Real Madrid, defeated by Arsenal
Real Madrid, the holder of the trophy, was defeated by Arsenal with a score of 3-0, on Tuesday evening, in London, in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
« Tunarii » made the difference in the second half, through three exceptional executions, two goals scored (58, 70), both of free strokes, who left Thibault Courtois, and another scored by the Spanish international Mikel Merino (75), with an effect with an effect from 16 meters.
The champion of Spain has tried at the end to score at least one goal, to increase his chances in the return from Bernabeu, but he failed, more, Camavaga received the second yellow card (90+4).
The return will take place on April 16, in Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti admitted that this is a « heavy defeat »
« For an hour the team played well, after taking those goals from free hits. The team fell mentally, it was a heavy defeat. Especially because of what I could not do in the second half.
In return, we must do everything to recover. The team fell psychically after the two goals. Before the two goals, the game was balanced, I had possession.
We must look forward, sacrifice, think about what we can do, do everything together. It is very complicated to think about qualification, but we must try from the first minute to the last. ”, Said Carlo Ancelotti according to those from mark.