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First of all, night, what [applause] for the best moment of care so far, kicks against Real Madrid in the quarter-finals at home. I can't ask for much more. It goes again and again and again, lightning strikes twice. The first time hit by Marino Marin. What kind of football struggle, faith, and dominance did we witness in these modern Champions League nights? The stadium ignited, the Gunners who were expected to play until they were defeated, have made Arteta's children inflict a never-to-be-forgotten defeat on Real Madrid in their history. In seventeen minutes, they made the white-clad European bride lose her footing and sent them back to the Santiago Bernabéu with a dark mood. As football fans were predicting this game would be like this, commentators were speechless to describe Arsenal's response on the field. The Gunners made Real Madrid's ninety minutes feel like eternity. It was drama. From the very beginning, the Gunners were fearless. They rendered Madrid's dangerous attack meaningless. They broke through the white team's midfield, which was supposed to be their path. They were busy throwing Thibaut Courtois left and right. If Madrid didn't have Thibaut Courtois, and if Arsenal had an attacker, perhaps the European giants, Real Madrid, would have been scattered even more severely by the cannon. The game, which started with a vibrant, fiery atmosphere at the Emirates, with the roar of the fans, saw Real Madrid torn apart. This ninety-minute Champions League night was Arsenal sending a message to Europe. The Gunners have fired. They have removed the club sitting on the throne, looking down on those below, from its throne, at least for ninety minutes. What a night it was, showing us the unexpected. What kind of sport is football that breaks predictions? It was the Gunners' day. It was also Declan's day. Triboun Dasat Eight Forty-Four [music]. The end of the road. Arsenal, when facing the 15-time European champions, with a series of injuries to their players, this match was described as David and Goliath. Like David, with little or no chance before the fight, no one predicted that Arsenal would hit Madrid not just with a stone, but with a bazooka. In the last three years, Arsenal's stadium, the Emirates, alone has shown its unparalleled approach to the game. Arsenal's red and white colors were not flown in fear, but in faith. Arsenal's beloved anthems, including "North London Forever," were heard at high volume. The team that was expected to be outplayed by their opponents arrived at their stadium, trusted by the Galacticos. From the first minute, the Gunners did not lower their heads to march on Madrid. Madrid's anxiety and the Gunners' faith were the story of most of the game. [Applause] J on the [applause] B [applause] rick arenis [applause] [music] Apart from bringing home the trophy, what changed a lot for Arsenal, and what was criticized for some of his decisions, was Mikel Arteta, who, in tactics, neutralized Carlo Ancelotti, the seven-time European champion, who had reigned on European soil seven times as a player and coach. In fact, Ancelotti's delayed decisions, his inability to cope with Arsenal's bold, adventurous approach, and his failure to make timely changes for his players made it seem like they were more focused on watching Arsenal than on their own game. Arsenal's midfield, with Thomas Partey, Declan Rice, and Martin Ødegaard, was a nightmare for Saka and Havertz. Nevertheless, the first half continued goalless, with tactical discipline and occasional attempts by both clubs. Arsenal defended brilliantly, tried to attack, while Madrid made goal-scoring attempts through individual player efforts. The first half ended 0-0. [Applause] [music] [Applause] [music] [Applause] [music] After the break, Arsenal and their fans returned to the game, making their hearts believe again. In the 58th minute, Bukayo Saka was fouled by David Alaba. Declan Rice returned to the Madrid goal, looking like she could not be saved even if two goalkeepers were present, reminiscent of the free-kick masters like Roberto Carlos and David Beckham. He scored an incredibly spectacular free-kick goal. Madrid's resistance was broken. Thibaut Courtois trembled with joy as he pulled the ball out of the net. Arsenal 1, Madrid 0. [Applause] Twelve minutes later, Bukayo Saka, who had been a nightmare for the Madrid defenders, was fouled by one of the worst players of the night, Eduardo Camavinga. From a distance, with Arsenal's attacking movement on the left flank, Declan Rice, who had scored the first amazing goal, scored a second incredible free-kick goal. The ball passed through Courtois, who was watching, and into the net, breaking Madrid's defensive wall. Declan Rice's two unforgettable, spectacular free-kick goals turned the Emirates upside down. Gozeng [Applause] Real Madrid lost its composure and was dethroned. It fell below its pre-match winning expectations. Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Mbappé, and Bellingham's terrifying attack could not find a response. Madrid looked like a team playing without a midfield; its defense was exposed. Even Thibaut Courtois was repeatedly beaten by the cannon. Ancelotti seemed to have been dismissed from the game, disappearing from the dugout instead of supporting his players. Before Real Madrid could even think of responding, substitute Leandro Rosales started a move from the left flank, and the ball reached Mikel Merino. Mikel Merino, who had come close to scoring in the first half, scored the third goal in another spectacular way into Madrid's net. Who would believe this? Arsenal three, Real [Applause] [music] [Applause] zero. Arsenal played with tactics, desire, and commitment, and finished the ninety minutes without conceding a goal. Real Madrid appeared to be a team with thoughtless, dangerous players who lacked confidence. Indeed, Madrid's weak defense had been evident in many games throughout the season. Even in the Champions League, they had lost to Liverpool, Lille, Milan, Atlético, and in the return leg against Arsenal. However, Arsenal's defeat will be something the white-clad team will not forget for years. It is better to say that Madrid's midfielders were not present. Carlo Ancelotti, who watched this happen, is also to blame. Vinícius Júnior's performance dropped to a level where he was barely noticeable. Nördeich, Camavinga, Bellingham, and Thomas Partey were like they weren't there against the midfield organized by the cannon. After miraculously holding on for fifty-eight minutes without conceding a goal, Madrid crumbled under the cannon's bombardment in the following seventeen minutes. We saw how wonderfully Arsenal benefited from having Saka. Saka, who even improved Martin Ødegaard's performance, fought hard to draw fouls that led to Arsenal's first goals, playing a crucial role. Madrid was left without a response to Arsenal's courageous play. Courtois's saves from David Alaba's crosses and his returns of the ball prevented Madrid from conceding half a dozen goals. Where was Real Madrid? Nowhere. In their last five games, they have only won two. The reigning champions, the 15-time European bridegrooms, were not as expected. In their last 11 games, they have not kept a clean sheet. Perhaps the goals conceded at the Emirates will make them not even think about the Champions League this year. Sport Baky Real Madrid winning in this way in this great competition is a big thing for us. Even though we are losing three-nil now, we still have to wait for the return leg. They have players who can change things. We know things can be turned around at the Santiago Bernabéu. But we have to reach the semi-finals. Declan Rice said this. Speaking about the free-kick, he said, "I was going to chip the ball first. But when I saw Madrid's defensive wall, I saw a gap. Bukayo Saka had the feeling to shoot, so I let him. The position invited me to shoot rather than chip the ball. I am happy to have scored a special goal." Declan Rice continued. On the other hand, Madrid's Jude Bellingham said, "We were not good at all. Arsenal were very good. The two goals were free-kicks, but they could have scored more. We have a return game, and something different awaits us. If we have to correct the result, there is a place where the unthinkable happens, and that is our stadium. Anything can happen there." You never know. You never know. Obviously, the performance was not good enough. Arsenal has now increased its chances of reaching the semi-finals by going to the Santiago Bernabéu. They have passed the pressure of exiting the Champions League to the 15-time champions, Real Madrid. Although Madrid has a history of overturning results in Champions League nights, the Gunners have raised their confidence to the sky in a spectacular 90 minutes and will reach the final. It is now difficult for Real Madrid to score three or more goals against this defensive and determined Arsenal team, hungry for European glory. The Gunners have sent a great message to Europe for a major competition. The joy will only be complete when the Gunners, after leaving the formidable Real Madrid behind with their remaining homework and forgetting their subsequent opponents, lift the big-eared trophy. However, this night at the Emirates will be spoken of for years to come. The night the Gunners dethroned Madrid and brought them down from their pedestal, the night they defeated the club that grinds down many powerful clubs, at an unexpected moment, whatever happens at the Santiago Bernabéu, it was Arsenal's day. Dasat Liford Foot Magic Banal [Applause]