The reigning champions failed to capitalize on the intimidation of the “Bernabeu,” illustrating that miracles don’t occur without effort – this is succinctly captured by Madrid’s “Marca,” after the Champions League quarter-final second leg between Real and Arsenal.

The cover resonates with the apparent dominance of the London side…

Mikel Arteta’s squad remained unfazed by the storied history of Real Madrid’s ground and the weight of past heroics; the “Gunners” entered the iconic football sanctuary and, following a 3-0 defeat at home, managed to “unseat the king” with a 2-1 victory on enemy turf.

There’s been a lot of discourse surrounding Arsenal’s growing confidence over recent seasons; they finished the Premier League in second place for the third consecutive year, but this time felt distinctly different.

“You are now gunners, trust us,” states “Star Sport”.

“The Mirror” delivers an even more powerful message for this Arsenal squad.

“Guns and Rosy” – a clever nod to the legendary rock group “Guns N’ Roses,” referring to the “gunners” with their promising future.

“Telegraf” and “I sport” echoed this sentiment.

“The Real deal,” playfully riffing on the name Real while literally meaning “The Real Thing.”

“As,” another Madrid publication, underlined the absence of miracles for Carlo Ancelotti’s squad this time.

“It was merely a dream.”

Conversely, the Catalan “Mundo Deportivo” highlights the looming challenges.

“Without the Champions League, and without Kylian Mbappé,” recalling that the French star is sidelined due to injury and will miss key matches, including the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.

Ancelotti: Uncertain about the Future

Journalists inquired whether this game signified the close of Carlo Ancelotti’s illustrious tenure at the helm of Real Madrid, the manager responsible for delivering three Champions League trophies.

“I’m unsure if this marks my final match on the bench during the Champions League, and I don’t wish to know. We’ve enjoyed a wonderful era, and there are still many competitions ahead this season – La Liga, the Copa del Rey, the Club World Cup,” stated the legendary coach.

Declan Rice: Optimistic About the Future

His brilliant performance in the opening leg paved the way for Arsenal’s progress to the semi-finals, with Declan Rice earning the MVP title for his contributions throughout the quarter-final matches.

Arriving from West Ham for £100 million two years ago, many were skeptical about the transfer, but now his worth is evident.

“I sensed an upward trajectory at Arsenal the moment I signed. I believe we can achieve remarkable things in the coming years – with our coach and this exciting group of players,” expressed the confident Arsenal midfielder.

Inter’s Heart and Passion

In addition to Arsenal, Inter also secured a semi-final spot last night, having overcome Bayern Munich over two legs. Lautaro Martinez and his squad capitalized when needed, consistently responding to the Bavarians’ incursions while demonstrating solid defensive strategies.

“The heart of Inter, now it’s Barça’s turn,” says the cover of “Gazzetta dello Sport,” accompanied by the famous “Amala” from the “nerazzurri” anthem.

“Bye Bayern,” was the farewell from “Corriere dello Sport” to the Bavarian giants.

“Tutosport” perhaps best encapsulated this Inter side.

“A team that inspires fear and ignites passion.”

Inter will face Barcelona in the semi-finals, while Arsenal is set to meet Paris Saint-Germain.

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