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Carlo Ancelotti believes in Real Madrid comeback vs Arsenal

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“Yes, I think we can come back, of course,” Kylian Mbappe would later say in the mixed zone when asked by The Athletic.
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Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice's two fantastic free kicks and a striker's finish from Mikel Merino secured a 3-0 victory over shocked holders Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League qu...
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Rice had never scored from a direct free-kick until Tuesday, when his two moments of brilliance helped Arsenal to a 3-0 victory in the first leg of the quarter-final at Emirates Stadium.

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Real Madrid are unsurprisingly talking about another comeback – but this time feels different
However, the last time Madrid were asked to come back from three goals down was against Borussia Dortmund in the 2012-13 season with Jose Mourinho as a coach and they failed to do so. They had been 4-1 down in the first leg. In the second leg, with the Bernabeu behind them, they were on the verge of a comeback with a 2-0 win.
A Comeback? Let’s Put That Aside. Real Madrid Have Shown Us Nothing This Season
Real Madrid are a team of resilience, but they have never come back from a 3 - 0 scoreline — so... can they do it? Ancelotti raised his eyebr
Carlo Ancelotti believes in Real Madrid comeback vs. Arsenal: 'Something happens in the Bernabeu'
Three goals down as they return from the Emirates Stadium to lick their wounds, many coaches might privately acknowledge that they were out of the Champions League if they had just suffered the shellacking Arsenal inflicted on Real Madrid.
Rice's stunning free kick double fires Arsenal to 3-0 win over Real Madrid
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice's two fantastic free kicks and a striker's finish from Mikel Merino secured a 3-0 victory over shocked holders Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at The Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.
Arsenal 3 Real Madrid 0 – Breaking down Declan Rice’s two incredible free kicks
Declan Rice stunned Real Madrid with two brilliant free-kick goals to help Arsenal build a commanding 3-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Rice stepped up in the 58th minute to whip a fine bending strike past Thibaut Courtois.
Champions League: Arsenal stun Real Madrid as Rice scores superb double
Follow 5 Live Final Score plus live text and score updates as Arsenal face Real Madrid and Bayern Munich host Inter Milan in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Unstoppable? Wall to blame? Keeper at fault? Rice's free-kicks analysed
What were the chances of Declan Rice scoring two stunning free-kicks against Real Madrid? Just how good were they - and should they have been stopped?
All the reaction, stats & analysis from Arsenal's Champions League triumph over Real Madrid
Reaction and analysis as Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, plus build-up to Aston Villa v PSG.
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Arsenal stun Real Madrid

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After the 3-0 defeat in the first leg on Tuesday in England, Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti and players admitted it will be a tough task for the defending champion to overcome the deficit in the return...
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Arsenal blasted its way past Real Madrid, and will take a 3-0 lead to Spain for next week's second leg.
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The brilliance of Rice's brace cannot be understated, with even Real keeper Thibaut Courtois -- usually so inspired on Champions League nights -- unable to get anywhere near the England midfielder's ...

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Real Madrid hoping for Bernabeu bounce after heavy loss to Arsenal
Real Madrid is hoping for another magical Champions League night at the Santiago Bernabeu to get itself out of an unexpectedly large hole against Arsenal in the quarterfinals of European soccer’s top club competition.
Rice stars as Arsenal score three against Real Madrid
Declan Rice scores two magnificent free-kicks to help propel Arsenal to a famous 3-0 win over Real Madrid in their Champions League Quarter-final first leg tie at Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal vs. Real Madrid lineups, starting XIs: Bukayo Saka returns to starting lineup in Champions League
Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie against Arsenal comes at a consequential moment for both teams in their pursuit of silverware, even if both sides enter the clash in different positions.
Rice Gets 9, Raya With 8 | Arsenal Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Real Madrid
Arsenal entertained Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium earlier tonight as they looked to earn a good result in their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first-leg match. The Gunners were dominant in
WATCH: Arsenal score twice in five minutes to go 3-0 up over Real Madrid
Real Madrid could be on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League as Arsenal have scored twice in five minutes in the first leg of their quarter-final tie at the Emirates Stadium to
Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Champions League prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds
Arsenal welcome European kings Real Madrid to Emirates Stadium tonight in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Real Madrid have a formidable record in the Champions League and the 15-time winners arrive in north London as favourites with stars like Kylian Mbappe,
Arsenal stun Real Madrid as Rice delivers free-kick masterclass
Arsenal stormed to a stunning 3-0 win over Champions League holders Real Madrid as Declan Rice's free-kick masterclass left the Gunners within touching distance of a place in the semi-finals.The Gunners have not reached the Champions League semi-finals since 2009,
Champions League highlights: Arsenal stun Real as Inter beat Bayern
Arsenal put one foot into the Champions League semi-finals with a stunning 3-0 first leg win over Real Madrid at home. The job isn’t completely done just yet as they still have to travel to the
Arsenal routs Real Madrid 3-0 in Champions League; Declan Rice's free kicks stun
Arsenal stunned Real Madrid 3-0 in the first Champions League quarterfinals leg with two Declan Rice free kicks.
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe Purchase Of French Club Blocks Move For Sunderland Transfer Target
Kylian Mbappe and Sunderland are often not said within the same sentence however Sunderland fans have a real reason to be upset with the Real Madrid striker.
Analysing the technique behind Declan Rice’s extraordinary free-kick double against Real Madrid
Ball-striking coach Bartek Sylwestrzak on how Arsenal's midfielder made Champions League history against Madrid
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe reacts to Arsenal defeat – ‘Of course’
Real Madrid are licking their wounds after a shock 3-0 thumping at the hands of Arsenal, who will arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu with a strong lead for the second leg of the quarter-finals. However
Jude Bellingham makes ‘lucky’ confession after Real Madrid’s defeat to Arsenal
Jude Bellingham believes Real Madrid were “lucky” to only concede three as Arsenal seized the advantage in their Champions League quarter-final tie.
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Champions League scores: Declan Rice 'bangers' crush Real Madrid; Inter beat Bayern Munich late
Free kick magic from Declan Rice has seen Arsenal kick off the Champions League quarterfinals with a stunning 3-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Emirates. Rice delivered two excellent free kicks to beat Thibaut Courtois in net before Mikel Merino capped things off with the fourth goal of his career against Real Madrid.
Real Madrid player ratings vs Arsenal: David Alaba given the runaround in nightmare display
Two stunning direct free-kicks from Declan Rice put Arsenal in complete control of their quarter-final first leg and Mikel Merino scored a clinical third to leave Real with a mountain to climb at the Bernabeu in next Wednesday’s decider.
A Lack Of Trophies Could End Ancelotti's Time At Real Madrid This Season (Report)
Carlo Ancelotti could be sacked by Real Madrid if he does not turn things around in La Liga and in the Champions League.
2025 Masters picks, ranking the field; Arsenal leads Real Madrid on amazing goals; Nuggets fire Michael Malone
ARSENAL AND INTER It always takes something special to beat Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Declan Rice produced two special somethings in one of the best wins in Arsenal history, scoring two magnificent free kicks in the Gunners' 3-0 win over Los Blancos.
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