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Ancelotti Says Arsenal Were Better After Real Madrid’s 3-0 Champions League Loss
Carlo Ancelotti admitted that Declan Rice’s free-kick was the moment everything shifted in Real Madrid’s 3-0 loss to Arsenal in their Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Rice struck twice from set-pieces in just 13 minutes after the break, putting Arsenal firmly in control. Mikel Merino later added a third to cap off a dominant night for the Gunners.
Speaking after the match, Ancelotti acknowledged Arsenal’s superiority and praised their performance.
“Arsenal were clearly the better side,” he said. “The first 60 minutes were balanced, but those two incredible free-kicks changed everything.”
He also admitted his team struggled to recover mentally in the final stretch, saying, “We lost focus and couldn’t bounce back. The last 30 minutes were tough.”
Despite the uphill battle ahead, Ancelotti says Madrid will keep fighting in the second leg.
Manchester City secured a 3–0 victory over Chelsea in their Premier League clash on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
The win brings City closer than ever to Arsenal at the top of the table, raising questions about whether Arsenal can maintain their position.
It can be recalled that Arsenal recently suffered a loss to Bournemouth, which has added pressure in the title race.
Captain of the Morocco national team, Achraf Hakimi, has shared his thoughts on the controversial topic surrounding AFCON 2025.
It can be noted that the team was accused of taking towels belonging to opposition goalkeepers during matches, which sparked criticism from fans and observers, with many calling for consequences.
Hakimi expressed his disappointment over the situation, stating “I don’t feel proud about the image we gave off with the towels. Even though that happened, the team did well in the competition. We showed respect for our opponents in the tournament.”
Ademola Lookman has praised Atlético Madrid following their 2–0 victory over Barcelona.
It can be noted that the match ended 2–0, with goals scored by Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth.
Speaking in a recent interview, Lookman commended the team’s performance and unity “It was a good result. The performance of the team, especially not to concede here, shows the work everyone’s been doing and the togetherness.”
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