Alan Shearer branded a Real Madrid player ‘stupid’ after the Champions League holders’ shock defeat to Arsenal .
Real Madrid must pull off a miraculous effort to retain their title as champions of the UEFA Champions League after facing a 3-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening .
Following a scoreless opening period, Two remarkable free-kicks from Declan Rice left Real Madrid astonished. and placed Arsenal in a dominant position in the quarter-final match.
Mikel Merino scored a third goal for the Gunners, making Real Madrid's evening even more difficult as Eduardo Camavinga was shown red card in stoppage time.
Already on a yellow card, Camavinga picked up another when he delayed the restart by kicking the ball away.
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'How foolish is that,' remarked Premier League all-time top scorer and former England forward Alan Shearer on Amazon Prime. 'How absurd.'
'I get the frustration, and I realize they've had a tough night, but that truly encapsulates Real Madrid.'
Former English defender Matt Upson likewise criticized Camavinga, stating on BBC Radio 5 Live 'To discuss a lack of discipline, look no further as this serves as an excellent illustration.'
'Carlo Ancelotti turns his gaze elsewhere as Eduardo Camavinga makes his way down the tunnel. This act of turning away signifies a lost cause, leaving the referee with no choice but to issue a red card.'
Arsenal legend Rice mentioned that he hadn’t fully grasped the impact of his remarkable display following the match, yet he maintained that the contest wasn't settled.
'I'm not sure if I'll fully grasp it,' the English midfield player mentioned. 'When I checked my phone again, it was completely buzzing with activity.'
'Scoring my first free-kick in a match is truly special. Then, getting the second one boosted my confidence significantly. I am lost for words.'
'To defeat Real Madrid in this tournament is huge for us tonight. However, we aren’t through yet. That was what the manager mentioned earlier.'
'Even though we're leading 3-0, their individual talent is still frightening. The Bernabeu has magical moments for them. Our aim is to reach the Champions League semi-finals.'
When asked about his initial intention with the free-kick, which seemed likely to be a cross until Rice curled a shot around the wall, he commented, 'We planned for him to cross it.'
Once they moved aside a little bit, Bukayo mentioned that if you sense an opportunity, seize it. So, I decided to take my chance.
'It wasn't logical from that perspective to send over the ball. A precise pass was necessary instead. Then, upon noticing the defense line, it made even less sense to attempt a cross.'
'You know what? I'm glad I did it because it felt magical. Scoring a goal is an incredible experience.'
Arsenal will head into the match at the Bernabeu with a three-goal advantage next Wednesday, aiming to secure their spot in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
If they advance, Mikel Arteta’s team will encounter the winner of the contest. Paris Saint-Germain vs Aston Villa tie to secure a spot in the Champions League final.
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