Arsenal Lead Real Madrid 3-0 After First Leg

Arsenal hold a commanding 3-0 advantage over Real Madrid after a dominant first-leg performance in London, with Declan Rice outshining Jude Bellingham in midfield. As the teams prepare for the Champions League quarter-final second leg at the Bernabeu, Real Madrid remain confident, drawing on their history of dramatic comebacks. Jude Bellingham and the Spanish media have described the upcoming match as 'a night made for Real Madrid.' Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and goalkeeper David Raya stress their intent to win the match rather than simply defend their lead. The high-stakes encounter features Arsenal aiming for their first semi-final since 2008/09, while Real Madrid face questions about their future should they fail to progress. The scale of Real Madrid's task is unprecedented, adding further intrigue to the tie.