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  • FT: Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid - Rice with two superb free-kicks in second half, Merino adds third; Camavinga sent off late on

  • FT: Bayern Munich 1-2 Inter Milan - Martinez with brilliant opener; Muller levels for hosts before Frattesi restores lead

  • Second legs take place next week in Madrid and Milan

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  1. KICK-OFFpublished at 21:04 British Summer Time 8 April

    Arsenal 0-0 Real Madrid

    We're off again at the Emirates. Will we get a goal in the second half?

  2. KICK-OFFpublished at 21:04 British Summer Time 8 April

    Bayern Munich 0-1 Inter Milan

    Back to it in Munich.

  3. 'Arsenal don't have striker's instinct on the pitch'published at 21:01 British Summer Time 8 April

    HT: Arsenal 0-0 Real Madrid

    Matt Upson
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The striker's instinct and know-how cannot be taught, it is just there and they just know when and where to be - Arsenal just don't have that on the pitch.

    Will that define them in this tie? We'll have to wait and see.

  4. Postpublished at 20:59 British Summer Time 8 April

    HT: Arsenal 0-0 Real Madrid

    Here's the Arsenal penalty shout as a still image.

    Penalty or not?

    Hit the thumbs.

    Raul Asencio of Real Madrid blocks the shot of Declan Rice of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Emirates StadiumImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 20:57 British Summer Time 8 April

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    Peter Collins: Some players really show you the difference between "very good" and "world class". Courtois is one of them. He made a tricky double save look remarkably straightforward.

    From Liverpool fan to all the Arsenal fans. Welcome to the "I can't believe Courtois saved that" club

    Andy

  6. 'Arsenal could not have had a much better half'published at 20:55 British Summer Time 8 April

    HT: Arsenal 0-0 Real Madrid

    Matt Upson
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Arsenal were superb. I don't think they could have had a much better first half performance.

    Real Madrid had their moments to attack and counter attack but Arsenal really got after them, created some good opportunities and looked good defensively.

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    Get Involved - Your half time thoughtspublished at 20:53 British Summer Time 8 April

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    Arsenal have had chances in this half. They need to keep the pressure up in the second and show more composure with the final ball. Come on the Arsenal!

    Grushenka

    Somebody PLEASE! explain to me how this is still 0-0, my heart is racing I can't take it, end to end stuff it's been brilliant!

    Jack, an arsenal fan on the edge of his seat!

  8. Postpublished at 20:51 British Summer Time 8 April

    HT: Arsenal 0-0 Real Madrid

    Arsenal had four shots on target in the first half, their most without scoring in the opening 45 minutes of a Champions League knockout game on record (since 2003-04).

  9. 'Arsenal the better team'published at 20:49 British Summer Time 8 April

    HT: Arsenal 0-0 Real Madrid

    Alan Shearer
    Former England striker on Amazon Prime

    Arsenal have had the better of this half and they will be really disappointed to be going in level.

  10. HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:48 British Summer Time 8 April

    Arsenal 0-0 Real Madrid

    The first half of this chess match comes to an end.

    Plenty for both sides to build on.

  11. HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:47 British Summer Time 8 April

    Bayern Munich 0-1 Inter Milan

    Bayern take a corner but it doesn't beat the first man. And that's the break.

  12. Postpublished at 20:47 British Summer Time 8 April

    Arsenal 0-0 Real Madrid

    Eduardo Camavinga tries his luck from distance but there's not much conviction behind the effort and he slices it over the top.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 20:47 British Summer Time 8 April

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    Totally gut wrenching to think how different our season might have been with a striker or a fit Havertz!

    JW

  14. 'Two really good reaction saves'published at 20:46 British Summer Time 8 April

    Arsenal 0-0 Real Madrid

    Matt Upson
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid (R) saves a ball after shot from Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal (L) during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final 1st leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid in LondonImage source, EPA

    Arsenal creating another great chance, moving the ball so swiftly.

    It comes from an early ball into the box from Jurrien Timber, Declan Rice with the header and then Gabriel Martinelli with the follow up, two really good reaction saves from Thibaut Courtois.

  15. INJURY TIMEpublished at 20:46 British Summer Time 8 April

    Bayern Munich 0-1 Inter Milan

    Just the one minute added on in Munich.

  16. INJURY TIMEpublished at 20:45 British Summer Time 8 April

    Arsenal 0-0 Real Madrid

    Two minutes have been added on at the end of the first half.

  17. GREAT SAVE!published at 20:45 British Summer Time 8 April

    Arsenal 0-0 Real Madrid

    Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois saves from Arsenal's Declan RiceImage source, Reuters

    What a save from Thibaut Courtois!

    The ball comes into the box and Declan Rice thinks he's headed Arsenal in front but the big Belgian keeper gets down well to it. He's then up to palm away Gabriel Martinelli's rebound.

  18. Postpublished at 20:44 British Summer Time 8 April

    Bayern Munich 0-1 Inter Milan

    Bayern are stuttering. That goal has knocked them.

  19. 'Arsenal have edged the first half'published at 20:44 British Summer Time 8 April

    Arsenal 0-0 Real Madrid

    Matt Upson
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I think Arsenal have edged this first half. Real Madrid have had a few moments but overall Arsenal have been better. They have been impressive at times.

  20. Postpublished at 20:43 British Summer Time 8 April

    Arsenal 0-0 Real Madrid

    Thomas Partey times a tackle well on Vinicius Jr.

    It's not been the best night for the Brazilian so far but you wouldn't be surprised to see him wheeling away in celebration later.