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Arsenal fans poured out cruel taunts at Real Madrid.
Arsenal won the first leg of the quarterfinals of the European Champions League (UCL) 3-0 against Real at the Emirates Stadium in London on the 9th (Korea time). Arsenal, who won by three goals at home, could have a chance to reach the semifinals of the UCL for the first time since the 2008-2009 season, depending on the results of the second away game.
It was an unexpected result. Arsenal are second in the English Premier League (EPL) this season and one of the strongest teams in Europe, but Real were considered more than that. Moreover, UCL has been the stage of Real. Not many people thought Arsenal could beat Real's offensive, with Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham starting.
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However, Arsenal's power destroyed Real. At the center was Declan Rice. Rice shot a free kick from about 30 meters away from the penalty box in the 13th minute of the second half of the game. Rice's shot was exactly on the right side of the goal and shook the net so that even Thibaut Courtois could not touch it.
In the 25th minute of the second half, Rice once again attempted a free kick, this time with a powerful shot that precisely poked the top right of the goal. Courtois threw himself, but it was not enough to reach the ball. The despondent expressions made by Mbappe and Bellingham after Rice's score clearly indicated that the direction of the match was divided. Arsenal, who won the game with two free kicks, completely destroyed Real in the 30th minute of the second half with Mikel Merino's netting.
It was the worst night for Real. Real, which is still seeking a treble by challenging to win the league, UCL, and Copa del Rey this season, was anxious again in the game, as well as the defense that recorded only two clean sheets in the last 11 games. Even the best strikers were silent. A turnaround is possible at Santiago Bernabeu, the home stadium where the second game will be held, but it is undeniable that the recent atmosphere is disappointing.
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Along with the defeat, he also received shocking ridicule from Arsenal fans. England's Daily Mail reported on the 9th that `Asnall fans brutally mocked Real when they won against Real.'
The Daily Mail said 'When Real lost 0-3, chants of 'Are you Tottenham in disguise' rang out at Arsenal Stadium. Arsenal fans chanted the slogan after Merino's third score. The slogan was often used by Arsenal fans to mock their lesser-known rivals.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
