Saka and Martinelli fire Arsenal past Real Madrid into final four

Bukayo Saka scored a goal and missed a penalty as Arsenal held off Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals in an incident-packed match at the Bernabeu. Saka stepped up but his weak, dinked effort was saved by Thibaut Courtois. However he made amends when he effectively killed off the tie with a fantastic chipped second-half finish. Real hit back through Vinicius Junior but a late winner from Gabriel Martinelli capped off a glorious night for the Gunners.

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Rice rockets Arsenal into commanding lead over Real Madrid

Declan Rice stunned Real Madrid with two brilliant free kicks – the first scored in his career – as Arsenal took a commanding 3-0 first leg lead in their Champions League quarter-final. Mikel Merino made sure it was a memorable night for Arsenal when he curled a shot into the bottom corner from inside the area during a sensational second half spell for Mikel Arteta’s men.

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Arsenal forced to cancel pre-season tour of USA

Arsenal have reportedly pulled out of their pre-season trip to America due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the camp. They were due to face Inter Milan in the Florida Cup on Sunday. The competition also features Everton and Millonarios, with the Gunners facing one of those two sides depending on the outcome of their meeting with the Serie A champions.

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Aubameyang the hero as Arsenal scrape past Benfica

Round of 32 2nd leg Arsenal 3-2 Benfica (Agg. 4-3) Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang laid to rest the ghosts of 12 months

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