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15 April 2025 - 3:39 PM

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IMAGO | Declan Rice was the star of the show with two free-kick goals last week when Arsenal secured a 3-0 home win v Real Madrid.

Match of the Week Champions League: Financial head-to-head Real Madrid v Arsenal

  • Arsenal secured an impressive 3-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium, leaving Real Madrid with a mountain to climb.
  • Following heavy investment in 2023/24, both Arsenal and Real Madrid have more than halved their transfer spending this season.
  • Why it matters: For the first time since 2019/20, Real Madrid look set to miss out on a Champions League semi-final. Arsenal, meanwhile, are chasing their first appearance at that stage since 2008/09.
  • The perspective: This clash – along with the other European quarter-finals – highlights the growing dominance of Premier League clubs in continental competitions. But what, if anything, can disrupt that trend?