Gabriel Martinelli fulfilled a dream by scoring at the Bernabeu, emulating Arsenal legend Thierry Henry's feat. His late goal in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Real Madrid saw the team advance to the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2009, eliminating the holders 5-1 on aggregate.
Martinelli expressed his pride in the achievement, emphasizing the significance of defeating a team with Madrid's history and tradition in the competition. The Brazilian striker highlighted the team's mentality and determination, underscoring the value of representing Arsenal on such a stage. Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain in the upcoming semifinals, with the first leg scheduled for April 29 at the Emirates Stadium after PSG defeated Aston Villa to reach the last four.