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Despite having won 14 European championships, Real Madrid’s illustrious Champions League domination took a serious hit following a humiliating first-leg loss to Arsenal, leaving fans and even some players to question whether they were fortunate to leave with a mere 2-1 score.
**Real Madrid and Arsenal square off in the suspenseful Champions League cuartos final – Infobae**
Jude Bellingham, a midfielder who was obviously discouraged, responded candidly in post-match interviews:
To be honest? We were fortunate. That easily could have been 3–0 or 4–1. Tonight, it wasn’t us out there. And we’re out next week if we don’t come up with anything truly exceptional.
“We don’t recognise this Real Madrid.”
A strong Arsenal team outperformed and outplayed Real Madrid for the majority of the game. They pressed hard, made accurate passes, and exposed serious deficiencies in the Spanish team, especially in the midfield.
Outrage erupted in online fan communities, with one MadridZone user leaving the following comment:
We appeared to be survivors rather than champions. We would be embarrassed if Lunin hadn’t saved us.
**Directed by Arsenal vs. Real Madrid | Champions League final hour today**
Another advocate added:
“Let’s be honest. Arsenal was entitled to a lead of at least three goals. We ought to give them credit for their wastefulness.
**Difficulties on defence and chaos in the midfield**
Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard, who controlled the game’s rhythm, regularly outperformed the central duo of Tchouaméni and Camavinga, despite Bellingham setting the example with his enthusiasm and effort. Arsenal’s flowing forward play was also difficult for seasoned defenders like Carvajal and Alaba to handle; Saka and Martinelli missed multiple close calls that made Madrid supporters nervous.
**”We can only be saved by a miracle at the Bernabéu.”
The atmosphere in Madrid is more tense than usual as the team prepares for the rematch at the Santiago Bernabéu. The normally assured fan base is suddenly showing uncommon apprehension.
**Real Madrid tỡo địa chấn trước Arsenal – Thể thao**
During an appearance on Spanish television, even club legend Iker Casillas issued a warning:
“The Arsenal of five years ago is not the same Arsenal of today. They perform as if they are competitors. This hole is deeper than it appears, therefore Madrid will need to do something spectacular next week.
**A night of atonement—or catastrophe?**
Supporters are hoping for one of the historic comebacks that have come to define Madrid in Europe, and the forthcoming second leg is looking to be one of the most important nights at the Bernabéu in recent memory.
However, as Jude Bellingham stated rather plainly:
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