×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Informed Minds Prefer The Standard
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Arsenal oust holders Real Madrid to reach Champions League semis

Arsenal's Brazilian midfielder #11 Gabriel Martinelli (L) scores his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Arsenal at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on April 16, 2025. [AFP]

Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid's superstars and rich history of unlikely comebacks to snatch a 2-1 victory on Wednesday and reach the semi-finals with a superb 5-1 aggregate triumph.

The Gunners' 3-0 quarter-final first leg triumph last week gave them a vital cushion in the Spanish capital as they made the final four for the first time since 2009, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By Ochieng Oyugi 20 mins ago
Rugby
What Kenya must do to return to HSBC World Rugby SVNS Series
Sports
Joyce Wanjiru: This is the reason why I joined the paid ranks
Golf
Joyce Wanjiru: New kid on the block explains why she joined paid ranks
By AFP 20 hrs ago
Sports
A to Z of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations