Arsenal secured a spot in the UEFA Champions League semifinals with a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid, advancing with a commanding 5-1 aggregate win. The result sets up a highly anticipated showdown with Paris Saint-Germain in the next round. Despite a missed penalty early on, Bukayo Saka redeemed himself by scoring, with Gabriel Martinelli sealing the win for the Gunners in stoppage time.
Following Real Madrid's Champions League exit, questions have resurfaced regarding Kylian Mbappe's impact after leaving PSG. French presenter Cyril Hanouna criticized Real Madrid's decision to sign Mbappe, citing issues with team dynamics and performance. Hanouna highlighted internal turmoil at PSG before Mbappe's departure and raised concerns about Real Madrid's current struggles, suggesting that the presence of Mbappe may have disrupted the team's balance and affected player performances.
Real Madrid's pursuit of domestic league and cup success continues, but scrutiny over their performance with Mbappe persists. The outcome of their season with the French star will likely be closely scrutinized, with doubts raised about the effectiveness of the high-profile signing in his debut season with the Spanish giants.