Brazilian star Venicious Jr failed to inspire Real Madrid to another memorable UEFA Champions League campaign as the Spanish champions succumbed to Arsenal.
On Wednesday, Arsenal overcame Champions League holders Real Madrid in a tense quarter-final second leg, securing a 2-1 win and a 5-1 aggregate victory to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2009.
Despite missing a first-half penalty, Bukayo Saka put Arsenal ahead, and Gabriel Martinelli’s late goal sealed the victory against a Real side that struggled to threaten their solid defense.
The Gunners’ disciplined performance and 3-0 first-leg lead proved too much for a Real Madrid team known for comebacks but ultimately unable to overturn the deficit.
Arsenal will now face Paris Saint-Germain in the last four, aiming to advance further in the competition after years of falling short on Europe’s biggest stage.