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Football: Arsenal 3 - 0 Real Madrid

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Arsenal won 3-2 on aggregate Arsenal staged a stunning comeback to book their place in the Women’s Champions League semi-finals Author - DJ They managed to overturn a first-leg deficit to beat Real Madrid at the Emirates.  Alessia Russo was the hero on the night, scoring twice in a relentless second-half display that saw the Gunners seize control. With tension mounting in the stands, Russo struck just moments after the restart, guiding home Chloe Kelly’s curling cross to settle nerves and give Arsenal the lead on the night. This game was well and truly on now.  Three minutes later, former Barcelona midfielder Mariona Caldentey capitalised on another superb Kelly delivery, heading in to turn the tie on its head. READ MORE: Arsenal news and stories from European Super Football READ MORE: More match reports from London Super News Russo then doubled her tally in the 59th minute, pouncing from close range to put Arsenal firmly in control. She thought she had sealed a hat-trick,...

Football: Arsenal 2 - 2 PSV

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Arsenal won 9-3 on aggregate  Arsenal sealed their place in the Champions League quarter-finals in emphatic style, completing a dominant 9-3 aggregate win over PSV Eindhoven.  Author - DJ Their reward? A high-stakes showdown with 14-time European champions Real Madrid. Mikel Arteta’s side had already put the tie to bed with a ruthless 7-1 first-leg victory in the Netherlands , allowing the Spaniard to rotate heavily for the return fixture at the Emirates. With large sections of empty seats and a subdued atmosphere, the game lacked real jeopardy—but those in attendance witnessed a moment of magic from Oleksandr Zinchenko. Click here for more football news from London Super News Champions League Match Reports from European Super Football The Ukrainian, often on the fringes this season, marked his rare start with a stunning strike. Collecting a pass from Raheem Sterling, Zinchenko curled a beautiful effort into the far corner to give Arsenal the lead.  However, any hopes...