April is normally the month where Real Madrid move up through the gears ahead of success and more trophies in May. Time and again, football’s most successful club bewilder opponents and leave them dazed.

Arsenal's win over Real Madrid conclusively sealed England's long-expected fifth guaranteed entry in the Champions League next season.

In a night that defied expectations, Arsenal delivered a performance for the ages, igniting hopes of advancing in the Champions League.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice's two fantastic free kicks and a striker's finish from Mikel Merino secured a 3-0 victory over shocked holders Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at The Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

As Arsenal dominated Real Madrid, Declan Rice delivered the best moment of his career with two stunning free-kick goals en route to a 3-0 victory in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg over Los Blancos.

Declan Rice stunned Real Madrid with two brilliant free-kick goals to help Arsenal build a commanding 3-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Rice stepped up in the 58th minute to whip a fine bending strike past Thibaut Courtois.

Declan Rice scores two sensational free kicks to help Arsenal to a 3-0 advantage over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals.

It was a night and a result that Arsenal fans would have scarcely believed was possible. In front of its adoring crowd, the North London club took a huge step towards the Champions League semifinal by beating Spanish juggernaut Real Madrid 3-0 in its quarterfinal first-leg.

Enjoy Tuesday's UEFA Champions League quarterfinals action as Arsenal took on Real Madrid and Bayern Munich took on Internazionale.