By Ghazali Ibrahim 
Arsenal has secured a historic place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals by defeating Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu, completing a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory over the 15-time European champions.
Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in the 65th minute, redeeming himself after a first-half penalty miss.
Although Vinícius Júnior equalized shortly after, Gabriel Martinelli’s stoppage-time goal sealed the win for the Gunners.
This triumph marks Arsenal’s first semi-final appearance in the competition since 2009. This will be the third time of achieving this kind of feat.
They will face Paris Saint-Germain in the next round, aiming to continue their impressive European campaign.
Real Madrid’s elimination raises questions about the future of manager Carlo Ancelotti, who acknowledged the team’s shortcomings and hope for better things ahead.
Arsenal’s victory underscores their growth under manager Mikel Arteta, showcasing tactical discipline and resilience against one of Europe’s most storied clubs.
