Match report
Arsenal Stuns Real Madrid 3-0 in UEFA Champions League
Arsenal
3–0
FT
Real Madrid
Apr 8, 2025
Arsenal stunned Real Madrid by securing a comprehensive 3-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League clash. Declan Rice and Mert Merino were the stars for Arsenal, scoring two and one goal respectively, while E. Camavinga's double yellow card sealed Real Madrid’s fate.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid
- • Goals scored by Declan Rice (58', 70') and Mert Merino (75')
- • E. Camavinga received a red card in the final minutes of the match
Lineups
Arsenal
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 David Raya (G)
- 12 J. Timber (D)
- 2 W. Saliba (D)
- 15 J. Kiwior (D)
- 49 M. Lewis-Skelly (D)
- 8 M. Ødegaard (M)
- 5 T. Partey (M)
- 41 D. Rice (M)
- 7 B. Saka (F)
- 23 Mikel Merino (F)
- 11 Gabriel Martinelli (F)
Substitutes
- 19 L. Trossard
- 3 K. Tierney
- 4 B. White
- 53 E. Nwaneri
- 32 Neto
- 17 O. Zinchenko
- 36 T. Setford
- 20 Jorginho
- 37 N. Butler-Oyedeji
- 44 J. Gower
Real Madrid
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 T. Courtois (G)
- 8 F. Valverde (D)
- 35 Raúl Asencio (D)
- 22 A. Rüdiger (D)
- 4 D. Alaba (D)
- 11 Rodrygo (M)
- 10 L. Modrić (M)
- 6 E. Camavinga (M)
- 5 J. Bellingham (M)
- 9 K. Mbappé (F)
- 7 Vinícius Júnior (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Lucas Vázquez
- 20 Fran García
- 21 Brahim Díaz
- 16 Endrick
- 36 Chema Andrés
- 26 Fran González
- 39 Lorenzo Aguado
- 15 A. Güler
- 31 Jacobo Ramón
- 30 Gonzalo García
- 18 Jesús Vallejo
- 34 Sergio Mestre
Timeline
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54' Arsenal Card · Yellow CardT. ParteyFoul
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58' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalDeclan Rice -
68' Real Madrid Card · Yellow CardE. CamavingaFoul
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70' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalDeclan Rice -
71' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Modrić · On: Lucas -
74' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Saka · On: L. Trossard -
75' Arsenal Goal · Normal GoalM. Merino · Assist: M. Lewis-Skelly -
80' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Alaba · On: F. Garcia -
85' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: Rodrygo · On: B. Diaz -
90'+1 Arsenal subst · Substitution 3Off: Jurriën Timber · On: Benjamin White -
90'+4 Real Madrid Card · Yellow CardE. CamavingaArgument
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90'+4 Real Madrid Card · Red CardE. CamavingaArgument
Match Stats
| Stat | Arsenal | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 86% |
| Offsides | 0 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 9 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 489 | 436 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 11 | 3 |
| xG | 1.59 | 0.50 |
| Shots off Target | 0 | 4 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 438 | 377 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 5 |
| Saves | 4 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Arsenal took the lead through Declan Rice's goal at 58', which shifted momentum heavily in their favor.
- ▸ The dismissal of E. Camavinga for a red card (90'+4) further demoralized Real Madrid, allowing Arsenal to seal their dominance.