Arsenal knock out holders Real Madrid to reach Champions League semis
Arsenal dumped out holders Real Madrid as a 2-1 win in Spain on Wednesday completed a 5-1 aggregate victory for Mikel Arteta's side and set up a Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal the lead in the second half after having an early penalty saved before Vinicius Junior struck for Madrid.
Gabriel Martinelli scored a late winner on the night as the Gunners eased through to a first semi-final appearance in Europe's top club competition since 2009.
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