Declan Rice scored two outrageous free kicks as Arsenal stunned reigning Champions League holders Real Madrid with a commanding 3-0 win in the first leg of their quarter-final at the Emirates.
Backed by a raucous home crowd, Arsenal started brightly and carved out early chances, with Bukayo Saka delivering two teasing crosses that lacked a final touch.
Thibaut Courtois also had to be sharp to deny Rice and Gabriel Martinelli with a fine double save before the break.
Real Madrid threatened on the counter through Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham but lacked cutting edge in the final third.
After the interval, Rice broke the deadlock with a sublime free kick curled around the wall and into the top corner.
Ten minutes later, he repeated the trick from a similar range, leaving Courtois rooted once more.
Mikel Merino then capped off the night with a composed finish after a swift Arsenal move, before Eduardo Camavinga was sent off in stoppage time for a second yellow card.
The Gunners now head to the Bernabeu with a three-goal cushion, knowing a semi-final place is within reach.
