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Arsenal will face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals. Carlo Ancelotti’s side edged past Atletico after a fiercely contested penalty shootout.
Arsenal has advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals following a dramatic series of matches. The Gunners, who have been in scintillating form throughout the competition, faced PSV Eindhoven in the Round of 16. After a commanding 7-1 victory in the first leg, Arsenal drew 2-2 in the second leg at the Emirates Stadium, sealing a 9-3 aggregate win
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The excitement didn’t end there, as Arsenal awaited the outcome of the Madrid derby to determine their quarter-final opponents. Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid were locked in a fierce battle, with the tie level at 2-2 on aggregate after normal time. The match went into a dramatic penalty shootout, where Real Madrid emerged victorious, setting up a mouth-watering clash with Arsenal in the last eight.
This quarter-final encounter promises to be a major test for Mikel Arteta’s side, as they face the reigning champions, Real Madrid. Despite not being at their best this season, Real Madrid showcased their resilience by overcoming Manchester City 6-3 on aggregate in the Round of 16 and defeating their city rivals, Atletico Madrid, in the dramatic shootout.
Arsenal’s potential path to the final is fraught with challenges, as they will have to navigate past European heavyweights. If they manage to knock out Real Madrid, they will face either Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) or Aston Villa in the semi-finals. PSG, who recently triumphed over Liverpool on penalties, are strong contenders to reach the last four and set up a potential clash with the Gunners.
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