- Declan Rice netted two spectacular free-kicks, putting the Gunners in command of the match.
- However, Kylian Mbappe thinks Real Madrid has what it takes to stage one of the remarkable turnarounds.
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Kylian Mbappe believes Real Madrid could engineer an impressive resurgence and reverse their 3-0 deficit Champions League deficit to Arsenal .
The Gunners will carry a significant edge into their match at the Bernabeu next Wednesday following this result. Declan Rice Free kicks and a Mikel Merino goal shocked the European champions in the first leg at the Emirates.
Recovering from a first-leg deficit of three goals or more isn’t unheard of in the history of the Champions League.
In 2017, Barcelona beat Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 following the loss of the initial match in Paris. Two years afterwards, Liverpool hammered the Catalan club 4-0 after being defeated away 3-0.
When French sensation Mbappe shared a message on Instagram, he ignited hope among Real Madrid supporters with his words: "We must believe right till the very end."
When Mbappe departed from Emirates Stadium and was questioned about whether his team had a chance to reverse their fortunes, his stance remained unchanged.
"Absolutely, we can return," he stated.
These were forceful remarks coming from the 26-year-old, who appeared threatening during the initial 45 minutes but weakened significantly in the latter part of the game.
As Arsenal seized control of the game, Mbappe appeared bewildered, with his irritation clearly demonstrated by how he responded to Rice's set pieces.
Mbappe appeared to show signs of astonishment, incredulity, and bewilderment following Rice's second goal.
Carlo Ancelotti’s team doesn’t have much time to recuperate after their defeat in north London, and they risk seeing their season spiral out of control if they aren’t cautious.
When they take on Alaves on Sunday, they might discover themselves lagging seven points behind the top team in La Liga, Barcelona.
Four days following that crucial game, they will welcome Arsenal to their ground for the second leg, requiring some exceptional play.
They might expect that Mikel Arteta's team could become nervous under pressure as they attempt to make it to the first semifinal of the tournament since 2009 one of Europe's most legendary football arenas .
However, it was the 15-time European champions who appeared intimidated in the first match, and they now have everything to accomplish.
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