1. Match Highlights
First Half:
- 13′ Saka’s panenka penalty saved by Courtois
- 24′ VAR cancels Madrid penalty for offside
Second Half:
- 65′ Saka chips Courtois after Merino’s through ball (0-1)
- 67′ Vinícius equalizes with solo effort (1-1)
- 93′ Martinelli seals win on counterattack (1-2)
Key Stats:
🔹 Arsenal: 4 shots on target → 2 goals
🔹 Madrid: 56% possession, only 3 shots on target
2. Player Ratings
| Player | Rating | Key Moment |
|---|---|---|
| Declan Rice | 9.5/10 | 4 interceptions, 96% pass acc |
| Bukayo Saka | 8/10 | Clinical opening goal |
| Vinícius Jr | 6.5/10 | Solo goal but quiet otherwise |
| Kylian Mbappé | 3/10 | 0 shots on target, invisible |
3. Tactical Breakdown
✅ Arsenal’s Defense: Saliba-Kiwior duo limited Madrid to 0.67 xG
✅ Counterattack Masterclass: Both goals came from <8-second transitions
❌ Madrid’s Midfield Collapse: Bellingham had 28 touches (season avg: 63)
Fan Reaction:
😍 “Rice is worth every penny of £105M! Completely bossed the Bernabéu!”
🤯 “Mbappé ghosted again… Real paid €180M for THIS?!”
4. Semifinal Preview
- Opponent: PSG (if they advance)
- Arsenal’s Edge: Best UCL defensive record (3 goals conceded)
- Prediction: 2-1 aggregate win for Gunners
