Real Madrid - Arsenal

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Match finished

16/04/2025 19:00

1 : 2

News
Real Madrid

Eduardo Camavinga is suspended here following his red card at the Emirates last week, while Ferland Mendy, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao and Andriy Lunin are expected to miss out through injury.
Aurelien Tchouameni is available once again having been suspended, while Dani Ceballos made his return from injury against Alaves at the weekend.
It would be a surprise to see Carlo Ancelotti make wholesale changes to his starting XI here, but he may opt for a couple of tweaks after the disappointment of the first leg.
Arsenal

Arsenal could be without no fewer than eight players for their trip to the Spanish capital on Wednesday.
Gabriel Jesus, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kai Havertz, Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel all miss out through injury, while the likes of Jorginho, Thomas Partey and Ben White are doubts.
An unchanged starting XI will be expected of Mikel Arteta, should he have the players available to field it.
Facts

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Arsenal are undefeated in their last 5 matches against Real Madrid in all competitions
Prediction

Real Madrid

2 : 1

Arsenal

Despite their UEFA Champions League legend, Real Madrid have their work cut out for them at the Bernabéu on Wednesday evening.
A three-goal deficit stands in the defending champions' way of the semi-finals, and they will have to hope they can summon another miracle on home soil here.
Arsenal head to Madrid with a more than comfortable advantage thanks to two sublime free-kicks from Declan Rice and a fabulous finish from Mikel Merino.
The Gunners are hoping to reach the semi-finals of this competition for the first time since 2009, when they were dumped out by Manchester United.
We're expecting Real to come flying out of the blocks at the Bernabéu, but an improved performance will more than likely not be enough to overturn the three-goal deficit.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+6'

The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
90+5'

Here's the change. Declan Rice leaves the pitch and Oleksandr Zinchenko (Arsenal) comes on as a substitute.
90+5'

Mikel Arteta decides to make a substitution. Gabriel Martinelli will be replaced by Kieran Tierney (Arsenal).
90+5'

It is time for a substitution. Ben White (Arsenal) is on for Jurrien Timber.
90+3'

GOAL! A great pass finds Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) in acres of space after a fine counter attack. He brings the ball under control before firing it past the helpless keeper from close range. It’s now 1:2.
90+2'

A neat pass is well received by Martin Odegaard (Arsenal), who is lurking on the edge of the box and strikes the ball towards the roof of the net, but the goalkeeper makes an incredible save to block his shot.
90+1'

Endrick (Real Madrid) latches onto a short pass from Vinicius Junior inside the box, but clips his shot well wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Arsenal will have a goal kick.
90

The fourth official shows 5 min. of added time.
90'

Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid) goes on a mazy run through the defence and gets within shooting range inside the box, but his effort to the bottom right corner is thwarted by David Raya.
89'

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) decides to speed play up with a short corner kick.
89'

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Real Madrid.
88'

Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Francois Letexier has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.
85'

Thomas Partey (Arsenal) gives the referee no choice but to show him a yellow card.
85'

Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid) makes a bad challenge and receives a yellow card. The referee had no doubt.
84'

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) finds himself beyond the last defender, but the game is stopped by the referee after the linesman signals for offside.
84'

This corner kick is taken with a short pass by Luka Modric (Real Madrid).
83'

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) expertly controls the pass inside the penalty area and shoots, but it's inadvertently blocked a defender.
82'

Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) gets into a great position in the box after a pass, but sends his shot just wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Real Madrid will have a goal kick.
80'

Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) gets on the end of a pass and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's blocked by one of the defending players.
80'

Real Madrid try to speed play up by taking a quick free kick.
79'

A clumsy foul by Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) and Francois Letexier blows his whistle. Real Madrid are awarded the free kick.
79'

Thomas Partey (Arsenal) unleashes a powerful shot towards goal, but it is bravely blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
77'

Mikel Arteta has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) replacing Bukayo Saka.
75'

Kylian Mbappe doesn't have to suffer any longer with the painful injury as Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid) comes onto the pitch to replace him.
74'

The substitution is prepared. Luka Modric (Real Madrid) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Raul Asencio.
73'

The game is interrupted now, Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
73'

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) was too forceful with his tackle and Francois Letexier interrupted the game to signal a free kick.
71'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) makes space for himself in the box after some nice work, but his shot is immediately charged down by a defender.
70'

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
67'

Goal! It's a catastrophic error from the opponent which has gifted a chance to Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), who rolls the ball into the back of the net from close range. 1:1.
65'

Goal! Mikel Merino gets to the ball, slips Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) into the area and he scores with a delightful chipped finish to make it 0:1.
64'

Endrick (Real Madrid) gets on the end of a lofted pass near the penalty spot, but it's a poor header and drifts high over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Arsenal.
63'

Francois Letexier has a clear sight and sees a foul from Jurrien Timber (Arsenal).
61'

Lucas Vazquez will be replaced by Endrick (Real Madrid).
61'

Carlo Ancelotti prepares a substitution. David Alaba is replaced by Fran Garcia (Real Madrid).
61'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Rodrygo leaves the pitch and Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid) comes on.
61'

Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) is able to continue to play.
60'

Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
59'

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) sends the corner into the box, but Thibaut Courtois intercepts it and averts the threat.
59'

Good clearance! Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) received a low pass, but he didn't have time to do anything as one of the defenders quickly stole the ball off him. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Arsenal will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
58'

The corner kick from Rodrygo (Real Madrid) is headed out of the penalty area by one of the defenders.
57'

Rodrygo (Real Madrid) attempts to find a teammate with the corner, but the effort is snuffed out by the goalkeeper. Real Madrid earn a corner.
57'

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. Good work from Real Madrid as they win a corner.
56'

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) connected with a pass around the edge of the box, aimed and shot. His attempt went towards the right-hand post, but David Raya was alert and the score remains the same.
54'

Rodrygo bends the corner in towards the goal and finds Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) almost on the goal line, but he somehow contrives to head the ball high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Arsenal will have a goal kick.
54'

Rodrygo (Real Madrid) takes the ball to the corner flag and sends it into the box.
53'

PENALTY APPEAL after Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) goes down under a challenge from the defender. All players chase the referee but he's not interested in the penalty claim. Play continues.
53'

Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) is offside and the linesman raises his flag.
51'

Declan Rice sends the free kick into the box. Mikel Merino (Arsenal) outjumps the defence to win the header, but completely mistimes the ball and sends it high over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Real Madrid.
50'

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Francois Letexier no option but to blow his whistle.
48'

The corner from David Alaba (Real Madrid) is cleared away by the defence.
47'

A defender unwittingly blocks the ball on the line after a snap shot from Rodrygo (Real Madrid) inside the box following a slide rule pass. Real Madrid have a corner.
47'

Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
46'

Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision!
46'

Referee Francois Letexier blows his whistle to start the second half.
45+8'

The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.
45+7'

Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Francois Letexier blows his whistle for a foul.
45+5'

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) takes a wonderful touch after collecting a pass inside the box. He steers his shot goalwards, but the keeper produces a decent save!
45+5'

Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to David Raya, who smothers the ball.
45+4'

The Real Madrid players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
45+2'

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) gets in a good position inside the box and is only inches away from getting on the end of a through ball from the edge of the area. The linesman signals a throw-in for Real Madrid.
45

There will be a minimum of 7 min. of added time.
44'

It looks like Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid) saw red with that tackle. Francois Letexier won't tolerate such behaviour on the pitch and blows for a foul.
44'

Rodrygo (Real Madrid) takes the corner, but one of the defenders reacts well and rises highest to head the ball away.
43'

Rodrygo (Real Madrid) takes the corner but fails to find any of his teammates. The ball is easily cleared out of danger.
42'

Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared. The linesman makes the right call and Real Madrid will have a corner.
41'

Rodrygo (Real Madrid) swings in a cross from the corner, but David Raya reads it well and gathers the ball.
41'

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out. The referee points to the corner flag and Real Madrid will take a corner.
41'

Rodrygo (Real Madrid) takes the free kick and sends the ball into the penalty area. The opposition's defence outnumbers the attacking players inside the box and they manage to make a clearance.
40'

Francois Letexier couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) and blew his whistle.
37'

Francois Letexier blows his whistle and it's Mikel Merino (Arsenal) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
37'

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) looks like he will be the one to take the corner kick.
36'

The referee is firm and issues David Raya (Arsenal) a deserved yellow card.
35'

A rebound falls kindly for Jurrien Timber (Arsenal), but his shot from the edge of the box flies high over bar. None too pretty! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Real Madrid.
34'

Francois Letexier blows for a foul after Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
33'

David Alaba (Real Madrid) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Francois Letexier blows for a foul.
31'

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) hammers the ball from far out, but it goes narrowly over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Arsenal.
30'

Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Real Madrid.
28'

The Real Madrid players are stunned as referee Francois Letexier changes his mind after a VAR review. NO PENALTY! Play to continue.
24'

Celebrations by Real Madrid are cut short as the referee signals that the penalty decision will be checked using the VAR. Hopefully it won’t take too long.
23'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) will miss the next game because of that yellow card.
23'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Francois Letexier had an easy-decision to make.
23'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) commits a rough challenge and Francois Letexier blows his whistle for a foul. It's a penalty! Great chance to score for Real Madrid!
22'

The referee blows his whistle as Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) was too aggressive in his challenge. A free kick is awarded to Real Madrid.
21'

The ball is cleared after Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The ball goes out of play and Arsenal will have a goal kick.
20'

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) tries to find Rodrygo, but he puts too much power on the pass.
18'

Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid) makes a rough challenge and Francois Letexier blows his whistle for a foul.
17'

Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid) unleashes a missile of a shot towards goal, but his good effort is blocked by one of the defenders.
17'

Rodrygo (Real Madrid) whips in a cross from the corner, but David Raya is well positioned and punches the ball away.
16'

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked. Now Real Madrid have a corner.
16'

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
15'

The Real Madrid players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
14'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) swings in the corner, but it's comfortably cleared away.
13'

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) places the ball on the penalty spot and sends it towards the left post. His effort isn't powerful enough, allowing Thibaut Courtois to dive and keep the ball out with an excellent save.
12'

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
11'

Francois Letexier shows a yellow card to Raul Asencio (Real Madrid) for his blatant foul.
11'

Here comes the VAR decision: PENALTY to Arsenal!
10'

Wait! The referee makes the VAR signal and he's going to review that incident in the box from earlier. This could be a penalty for Arsenal! Let's see what he decides.
10'

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) finds himself in a promising position after receiving an excellent pass into the box, but one of the defenders produces a timely intervention to avert the threat.
9'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) sends in the corner, but the keeper steps in and makes a save.
8'

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) picks up the ball, dribbles to the edge of the penalty area and unleashes a brilliant shot to the bottom left corner, but is thwarted by a great save from Thibaut Courtois.
7'

Rodrygo (Real Madrid) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear.
6'

Chance! Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) took a nice pass in his stride in the box, but scuffed his shot just wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Real Madrid.
6'

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) commits a rough foul. Francois Letexier stops the game and makes a call.
4'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by David Alaba (Real Madrid) was quite harsh and Francois Letexier didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
4'

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) sends a pass into the box, but his attempt is thwarted and cleared.
2'

The assistant referee raises his flag and the referee blows his whistle. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) puts the ball into the net, but he is flagged for offside.
1'

Mikel Merino (Arsenal) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent.
1'

The match has just started.

Arsenal will kick-off.

The match will be delayed due to minute of silence.

Today's referee will be Francois Letexier.

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