Arsenal secured a spot in the UEFA Champions League semifinals by defeating Real Madrid 2-1 in the second leg, advancing with a 5-1 aggregate score. Bukayo Saka missed an early penalty but later scored the opener, with Vinicius Jr. equalizing for Real Madrid. Gabriel Martinelli sealed the win with a late goal, securing Arsenal's dominance over two legs.
Declan Rice of Arsenal acknowledged PSG as a "top team" ahead of their upcoming semifinal clash. Reflecting on their previous encounter in the league phase, Rice noted PSG's evolution as a team since then. Arsenal's victory over Real Madrid sets the stage for an intriguing showdown with PSG in the semifinals of the Champions League.