Inter defeats Bayern 1-2, Arsenal crushes Real Madrid 3-0

April 8, 2025

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Berlin, Apr 8 (EFE) –

A relentless Inter, led by Lautaro Martinez, defeated Bayern Munich 2-1, while Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal thrashed Real Madrid 3-0 in Tuesday’s Uefa Champions League quarterfinal matches.

Mikel Merino of Arsenal (3-L) celebrates scoring the 3-0 goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final 1st leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid in London, Britain, 08 April 2025. (Liga de Campeones, Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

Inter took the lead in the 38th minute through Lautaro with a powerful shot. The equalizer came in the 85th minute through Muller, who headed home Konrad Laimer’s cross from the left.

Carlos Augusto crossed for Frattesi, who sealed the game with a heart-stopping goal in the 88th minute in favor of the Italian team.

Declan Rice of Arsenal (L) takes a free kick to score the 1-0 goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final 1st leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid in London, Britain, 08 April 2025. (Liga de Campeones, Reino Unido, Londres) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

In London, the Gunners dominated from start to finish. Declan Rice was the star with two stunning free-kicks that sent the Emirates Stadium into a frenzy.

Mikel Merino made a surprise appearance and sealed the result with a third goal.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side, completely outclassed, will have to rely on the epic if they want to reverse the series next week at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. EFE mcd