Real Madrid have been a standing force in the Champions league in the past years and have gone beyond measure to prove to sports lovers and their fans that they are one of the best when it comes to world football and making their fans and supporters proud.

This years Champions league format saw many teams climbing to the apex and that drew to the final four who had the chance to battle for the ultimate glory.

Real Madrid, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Bayern Munich are in the race and their first leg ties proved many people wondering if some of the teams are capable of maintaining their old glory.

Arsenal who were tied against Real Madrid shook the world as many thought Arsenal will be dismantled by the record holding Champions league winners.

The first leg that took place at the Emirates has got many talking both about the players of Real Madrid and their manager who seems to be lost in tactics.

The match that was hosted in England looked like a childs’ play Arsenal looking superior to their visitor after a whooping.

It was a show that was stolen by Declan Rice who many did not expect to turn up in the game while Thomas Partey marshalled the midfield outclassing Luca Modric and Carmavinga.

The three goal thriller was something many did not see coming after Declan Rice game Real Madrid something special. Recording a brace for the Gunners at the Emirates in the 58th and 70th minute with stunning freekicks.

Merino five minutes after Declan Rices’ brace added the third to kill any chances of Real Madrid coming back in the game. The game ended with the Galacticos having to leave London without a point and a return encounter to prepare for.

Many have started pointing at Carlo Anchiloti to be sacked following his abysmal performance as manager to the club but same have forgotten that he is the same manager that led the team to winning majority of their laurels.

Bayern Munich on the other hand suffered at their own background to Internationale Milan with Lautaro Martinez adding to his tally for the club.