Arsenal dominated Real Madrid at the UEFA Champions League quarter-final leg-1 with a victorious display of 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium. The match belonged to Declan Rice who scored two magnificent free kicks and Merino completed the Gunners’ superior effort with his goal. The first half resistance from Madrid ended when Arsenal dominated the second half while holding off Los Blancos until they played the remainder with ten players due to Camavinga’s late red card.
Arsenal’s Pressure And Madrid’s Defensive Collapse Lead To Costly Defeat
The intensity alongside effective finishing of Arsenal defenders forced Real Madrid into a state of defensive panic. The Madrid defence allowed numerous attacks to penetrate through their high protective deployment and their team succumbed to Arsenal’s increasing control in the midfield section throughout the game. Madrid opened their defence to attacks through set pieces and Mbappe failed to convert several scoring opportunities which led to their team becoming vulnerable. The Madrid defence let Courtois’ heroics fail to halt the surge of Arsenal’s game. The game ended on a bad note for Ancelotti’s team after Camavinga received a red card in late stages of the match.
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Missed Tactical Adjustments And Ineffective Finishing Deny Madrid A Comeback Opportunity
Real Madrid depended on Mbappe and Vinicius to finish their chances more effectively in order to win. Real Madrid’s chances at victory would have improved if their midfielders displayed better discipline while forming solid wall defence against Arsenal’s corner kicks. Directly bringing fresh players into the midfield at early opportunities would have stopped Rice from breaking out quickly. Real Madrid would have optimised their defence by playing a tighter formation along with improved counter transition play to improve their chances in Madrid.
