Arsenal have produced their best result in recent memory with a 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final.
After a first half at the Emirates that saw chances for both sides, Declan Rice opened the scoring with a world-class free kick around Madrid’s wall in the 58th minute. Rice then repeated the feat 12 minutes later with a second, even better free-kick goal.
Just five minutes after that, makeshift striker Mikel Merino added to the Champions League holders’ misery with a well-placed finish from close range to make it 3-0.
Eduardo Camavinga was sent off in the final minute of stoppage time for a second yellow card, though his first booking already meant he was suspended for the second leg.
The two teams will renew acquaintances next Wednesday at the Bernabeu to decide which team sets up a semi-final against either Paris Saint-Germain or Aston Villa.
*BBCSports.com
