‘It was only a dream’ – Real Madrid knocked out Champions League
Real Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League by a dominant Arsenal, who won 2-1 on the night and 5-1 on aggregate. The headline reads “Only a Dream”, reflecting the disappointment of Madrid fans. The report criticises the team for failing to rise to the occasion and not coming close to turning the tie around. There’s also frustration aimed at VAR, which awarded a penalty to Arsenal for a foul on Asensio and disallowed another for Mbappé.
Elsewhere, Inter Milan held off Bayern Munich and will now face Barcelona in the semi-finals, after a dramatic 2-2 draw in Germany.
In the Europa League, Atlético Madrid are targeting Tottenham defender Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero as a priority signing. Athletic Bilbao, meanwhile, are preparing for a big clash against Rangers at San Mamés, counting on their star players and passionate fans.
And in the Conference League, Real Betis aim to progress without picking up any further suspensions. Isco is already at risk of a ban with one more yellow card.