However, the last time Madrid were asked to come back from three goals down was against Borussia Dortmund in the 2012-13 season with Jose Mourinho as a coach and they failed to do so. They had been 4-1 down in the first leg. In the second leg, with the Bernabeu behind them, they were on the verge of a comeback with a 2-0 win.

Real Madrid are a team of resilience, but they have never come back from a 3 - 0 scoreline — so... can they do it? Ancelotti raised his eyebr

Three goals down as they return from the Emirates Stadium to lick their wounds, many coaches might privately acknowledge that they were out of the Champions League if they had just suffered the shellacking Arsenal inflicted on Real Madrid.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice's two fantastic free kicks and a striker's finish from Mikel Merino secured a 3-0 victory over shocked holders Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at The Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

Follow 5 Live Final Score plus live text and score updates as Arsenal face Real Madrid and Bayern Munich host Inter Milan in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

The Premier League will be guaranteed at least five teams in the 2025-26 Champions League edition following Arsenal's stunning 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Tuesday.

One of Arsenal's greatest strengths is also Madrid's biggest weakness as their Champions League quarter-final gets started tonight

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Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said he initially intended to cross his first free-kick against Real Madrid before being convinced to shoot by a conversation with Bukayo Saka. The 26-year-old scored two free-kicks in the space of 12 minutes at the Emirates as Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.

Real Madrid is hoping for another magical Champions League night at the Santiago Bernabeu to get itself out of an unexpectedly large hole against Arsenal in the quarterfinals of European soccer's top club competition.

Reaction and analysis as Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, plus build-up to Aston Villa v PSG.

The Premier League will be guaranteed at least five teams in the 2025-26 Champions League edition following Arsenal’s stunning 3-0 win over Real Madrid. Two stunning free-kicks from Declan Rice and another sensational finish from Mikel Merino ensured the Gunners secured a convincing quarter-final first leg victory last night.

Arsenal's Mikel Merino, second left, celebrates with his teammate Declan Rice after scoring his side's third goal during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match b

William Saliba reacts to Arsenal's 3-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal clash.

Real Madrid were dealt a major blow in their Champions League hopes as they slumped to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal.The Spanish giants were completely outperformed in a night where Declan

Declan Rice scores two sensational free kicks to help Arsenal to a 3-0 advantage over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals.

Arsenal overwhelmed Real Madrid in a major leap under Mikel Arteta thanks to a new mindset, lessons from a Bayern Munich humbling and tactical adjustments against the Champions League holders

Arsenal stormed to a stunning 3-0 win over Champions League holders Real Madrid as Declan Rice's free-kick masterclass left the Gunners within touching distance of a place in the semi-finals.The Gunners have not reached the Champions League semi-finals since 2009,