Match report

Arsenal Stuns Real Madrid 2-1 in UEFA Champions League Clash

Real Madrid
Real Madrid
1–2
FT
Arsenal
Arsenal
Apr 16, 2025

Arsenal stunned defending champions Real Madrid with a crucial 2-1 victory in their UEFA Champions League clash. Despite missing a penalty early on, B. Saka and Gabriel Martinelli scored for Arsenal, while Vinicius Junior replied for Real Madrid.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Real Madrid 1-2 Arsenal
  • • B. Saka (65') & Gabriel Martinelli (90+3') scored for Arsenal
  • • Vinicius Junior (67') replied for Real Madrid
  • • Real Madrid's D. Alaba and R. Asencio both received yellow cards early in the game

Lineups

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Courtois (G)
  • 17 Lucas Vázquez (D)
  • 35 Raúl Asencio (D)
  • 22 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 4 D. Alaba (D)
  • 8 F. Valverde (M)
  • 14 A. Tchouaméni (M)
  • 5 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 11 Rodrygo (F)
  • 9 K. Mbappé (F)
  • 7 Vinícius Júnior (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Dani Ceballos
  • 20 Fran García
  • 16 Endrick
  • 10 L. Modrić
  • 21 Brahim Díaz
  • 18 Jesús Vallejo
  • 26 Fran González
  • 15 A. Güler
  • 34 Sergio Mestre

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
  • 4 B. White
  • 3 K. Tierney
  • 17 O. Zinchenko
  • 44 J. Gower
  • 63 M. Rosiak
  • 45 J. Henry-Francis
  • 30 R. Sterling
  • 53 E. Nwaneri
  • 37 N. Butler-Oyedeji
  • 32 Neto
  • 36 T. Setford

Timeline

  1. Real Madrid
    4' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    D. Alaba

    Foul

  2. Arsenal
    10' Arsenal Var · Penalty confirmed
    M. Merino
  3. Real Madrid
    11' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    R. Asencio

    Foul

  4. Arsenal
    13' Arsenal Goal · Missed Penalty
    B. Saka
  5. Real Madrid
    27' Real Madrid Var · Penalty cancelled
    K. Mbappe
  6. Arsenal
    36' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    David Raya

    Time wasting

  7. Real Madrid
    61' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rodrygo · On: D. Ceballos
  8. Real Madrid
    61' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Alaba · On: F. Garcia
  9. Real Madrid
    61' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lucas · On: Endrick
  10. Arsenal
    65' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Saka · Assist: M. Merino
  11. Real Madrid
    67' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Vinicius Junior
  12. Real Madrid
    74' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Asencio · On: L. Modrić
  13. Real Madrid
    75' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Mbappe · On: B. Diaz
  14. Arsenal
    77' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Saka · On: L. Trossard
  15. Arsenal
    85' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card
    T. Partey

    Argument

  16. Arsenal
    90'+3 Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Martinelli · Assist: M. Merino
  17. Arsenal
    90'+5 Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jurriën Timber · On: Benjamin White
  18. Arsenal
    90'+5 Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gabriel Martinelli · On: K. Tierney
  19. Arsenal
    90'+5 Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Declan Rice · On: O. Zinchenko

Match Stats

Stat Real Madrid Arsenal
Fouls 18 15
Pass Accuracy 86% 77%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 11
Corners 10 4
Total Passes 431 233
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 10 2
Shots on Target 3 6
xG 1.41 2.03
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 371 179
Shots Inside Box 9 10
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 9 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal capitalized on their second chance, with B. Saka scoring a goal after missing an earlier penalty, turning the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Gabriel Martinelli's late goal in injury time sealed the victory for Arsenal, securing a strong position in the UEFA Champions League.