Champions League - Rice scored twice as Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0

The first round of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals staged another focus match. Arsenal, at the Emirates Stadium, defeated the La Liga champions Real Madrid 3-0 with goals from Rice and Merino.

At the beginning of the game, Arsenal defender Chiviol made a mistake when clearing the ball. Mbappe took the ball and shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball was confiscated by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. In the 4th minute, Real Madrid continued to organize opportunities. When Vinicius was dribbling, the ball hit Saliba and was taken by David Raya.

In the 7th minute, Arsenal got a corner kick opportunity. Saka chose to shoot directly when he took the penalty, but the ball was blocked by Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois. In the 13th minute, Arsenal created an attacking opportunity from the left. Thomas Partey got the ball in the melee and made a low shot. Courtois immediately attacked and took the ball.

In the 24th minute, Chiviol made a mistake in the tackle, Vinicius took the ball and sent a straight pass, Mbappe received the shot from the top of the penalty area, but the ball was kicked high. In the 31st minute, Mbappe received Bellingham's diagonal pass and entered the penalty area, but the shot was saved by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

In the 44th minute, Timber made a lob pass to the penalty area, but Rice's header was blocked by Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois, and then Martinelli's follow-up shot was also blocked.

In the 51st minute of the second half, Mbappe rushed to the penalty area to receive a diagonal pass from his teammate and then tried to defend the ball, but the ball hit the side net. In the 58th minute, Arsenal got a free kick, and Rice took a direct shot, and the ball flew directly into the net after bypassing the wall, helping Arsenal take the lead 1-0.

In the 66th minute, Martinelli got the ball and shot from the penalty area but was blocked by Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois. Merino tried to make up the shot but was cleared by the opponent. Then Merino shot again but was also blocked by Courtois. In the 70th minute, Arsenal got another free kick opportunity. Rice scored with a curved shot, helping Arsenal continue to lead Real Madrid 2-0.

In the 75th minute, Lewis Skelly received a pass from Trossard and passed it horizontally. Merino in the penalty area took advantage of the situation and shot low, helping Arsenal to expand their lead to 3-0. In the 80th minute, Rice, who scored for Arsenal, was injured and was subsequently replaced by Tierney.

In the 90th minute, Vinicius took the ball and shot from the top of the penalty area, but the ball was caught by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. In the second half stoppage time, Camavinga kicked the ball out of the field due to his dissatisfaction, and was shown a red card for accumulating yellow cards.

In the end, Arsenal defeated Real Madrid 3-0 at home.