- English football endured a night of intense drama and bitter disappointment as both Manchester City and Arsenal had their Champions League aspirations dashed in the quarter-finals by Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, respectively
- Defending champions Manchester City experienced a gut-wrenching defeat at the Etihad Stadium, losing 4-3 on penalties to Real Madrid
- Similarly, Arsenal’s hopes were crushed at the Allianz Arena as they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Bayern Munich
In a night filled with drama and disappointment for English football, both Manchester City and Arsenal saw their Champions League dreams shattered as they were knocked out of the quarter-finals by Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, respectively.
At the Etihad Stadium, defending champions Manchester City suffered heartbreak as they were defeated 4-3 on penalties by Real Madrid.
Despite battling back from a goal down to draw 4-4 on aggregate, City’s hopes of securing a second successive treble were dashed.
Real Madrid, with their illustrious history in the competition, advanced to the semi-finals where they will face Bayern Munich.
The encounter saw a thrilling performance from both sides, with Real Madrid taking an early lead through Rodrygo in the 12th minute.
However, City fought back, with Kevin De Bruyne finding the net in the 76th minute to force extra time.
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With nothing to separate the teams, the match was ultimately decided by a tense penalty shootout, with former Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger sealing Real Madrid’s victory.
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Meanwhile, Arsenal faced a similar fate as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.
The solitary goal came from Joshua Kimmich in the 63rd minute, securing a 3-2 aggregate win for the German giants.
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Despite Arsenal’s efforts to find an equalizer, they were unable to break down Bayern’s resilient defense.
The results mark the first time since 2020 that no English club will feature in the Champions League semi-finals, highlighting the competitive nature of Europe’s premier club competition.
For Arsenal, it means another season without a Champions League semi-final appearance, adding to their frustration.
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Both Manchester City and Arsenal will now turn their focus to domestic competitions, with City set to face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium, while Arsenal will travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.
