Arsenal Women Defeats Real Madrid 3-0, Advances to Champions League Semis

Arsenal Women staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Real Madrid Femenino 3-0 in the second leg of the UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-finals, overturning a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 on aggregate. Alessia Russo scored twice, with the first goal coming just after halftime from a Chloe Kelly cross, followed by Mariona Caldentey's header that equalized the aggregate score. Russo completed the comeback with a powerful strike off a free-kick by Katie McCabe in the 59th minute. Arsenal dominated possession throughout the match, especially in the first half, but it was their second-half performance that secured their place in the semi-finals where they will face Olympique Lyonnais. The victory marks a significant achievement for the team, showcasing their resilience and attacking prowess. Arsenal goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar also made crucial saves to maintain the lead against the visitors.