Arsenal left with mountain to climb after Real defeat
- Arsenal faced a 2-0 defeat in the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid, with goals from Linda Caicedo and Athenea del Castillo contributing to the loss.
- The defeat leaves Arsenal trailing behind Chelsea in the Women's Super League and out of domestic cups, making the Champions League their last hope for silverware this season.
- The match was negatively impacted by heavy rain, with former Arsenal striker Ian Wright criticizing the pitch conditions as a disgrace.
- Midfielder Melanie Leupolz left the game with a knee injury, raising concerns about her availability for future matches, including Euro 2025.
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Arsenal have the task of playing Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals next month and Gunners star Mikel Merino knows how big of a challenge his team face
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Arsenal's trio of Matildas face an uphill task to qualify for the Champions League semi-final, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid on a pitch one former Gunners legend was scathing about on social media.

Caicedo stars as Real Madrid beats Arsenal 2-0 in women's Champions League
Linda Caicedo excelled on a rainy evening in the Spanish capital as Real Madrid beat Arsenal 2-0 in the first leg of the women’s Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday.
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