Carlo Ancelotti's side were hammered in the first leg of their Champions League tie, and face a massive deficit ahead of next week
Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe went missing for Real Madrid to mark a miserable evening in England, as Los Blancos were battered, 3-0, in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final with Arsenal.
A testy first half gave way to an open second, the Gunners bagging three times to leave Madrid facing a massive deficit heading into next week's second leg.
Arsenal had the majority of the possession in the early goings, and looked dangerous through Bukayo Saka. The Englishman teased David Alaba – a surprise starter at left-back – but the Gunners lacked final product. Madrid, for their part, looked occasionally dangerous on the break, Mbappe forcing a duo of smart stops out of David Raya. Thibaut Courtois, too, played his part, parrying away a Declan Rice header on the stroke of half time.
The Gunners opened the scoring just shy of the hour mark, Rice smashing in a free-kick from 30 yards out. It should have been two soon after, but a double save from Courtois denied him. The big Belgian couldn't do it a second time, though, and was left sprawling as Rice whipped in a wonderful second free-kick of the night. Arsenal made it three with 15 minutes remaining, Mikel Merino providing a tidy finish from the top of the box.
Madrid, meanwhile, had little to offer. Vinicius looked a shadow of his usual self going forward, and Los Blancos failed to create on the counter. Surely, there will be a Madrid response next week. But they have left it all to do for themselves.
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Thibaut Courtois (6/10):
Made an immense save just before half time to deny Rice. Could do nothing about the goals.
Federico Valverde (6/10):
Dealt with the busy Gabriel Martinelli effectively, and ensured that Arsenal didn't have much down his side.
Raul Asencio (5/10):
Won his tackles but was rather ineffective on the ball.
Antonio Rudiger (5/10):
Looked a bit unsteady early on, and never really settled in, either.
David Alaba (5/10):
Tormented by Saka after being handed a surprise start. Looked relieved when he went off.
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Eduardo Camavinga (4/10):
Snapped into tackles and was up for the fight in the first half. Not in the game whatsoever in the second. Capped it off by being sent off.
Luka Modric (6/10):
Kept the ball well, and completed his passes, but was overpowered by Rice and co. when his side didn't have it.
Jude Bellingham (5/10):
A tale of two halves. Full of industry in centre-midfield in the first, and offered cover to deal with Saka. Pretty much anonymous in the second.
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Rodrygo (5/10):
Certainly did his bit defensively, but lacked a bit of attacking quality.
Kylian Mbappe (5/10):
Dangerous on the break in the first half, missed a couple of half chances he might usually bury.
Vinicius Jr (4/10):
Absolutely anonymous. Didn't complete a dribble and lacked sharpness. Not a good time for his worst game of the season.
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Lucas Vazquez (6/10):
Extra legs for a tired Valverde
Fran Garcia (N/A):
No time to make an impact.
Brahim Diaz (N/A):
No time to make an impact.
Carlo Ancelotti (4/10):
Went with mostly his strongest side, including a surprise call to start Alaba at left-back. But Madrid were entirely overwhelmed, and lacking in their usual intensity. He will now need to conjure up another miracle.