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.

For a while it seemed like the same old story, Real Madrid soaking up the pressure while their attacking superstars waited impatiently to punish Arsenal on the counter.

Newcastle United, Chelsea and Manchester City have all received a significant boost in their Champions League aspirations without even stepping onto the pitch last night. Arsenal destroyed 3-0 Real Madrid 3-0 at the Emirates in their quarter-final first leg which is good news for all those Premier League clubs bidding to qualify for next season's elite European competition.

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

On the biggest European night in Emirates history, Declan Rice produced two stunning free-kicks to help Arsenal demolish Real Madrid and make history.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesDeclan

The Premier League have claimed an extra Champions League spot after Arsenal defeated Real Madrid 3-0 in the first-leg of their quarter-final tie on Tuesday night.Declan Rice was in the form of his

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.

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,

Jude Bellingham admits Real Madrid were lucky to only lose 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium after his side were thrashed by Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.Declan Rice