Champions League: Arsenal crushes Real Madrid 3-0
April 9, 2025, 9:52 am

Champions League: Arsenal crushes Real Madrid 3-0

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The English team Arsenal achieved a remarkable victory on Tuesday, putting one foot into the semi-finals of the Champions League after defeating the reigning champions, Real Madrid, 3-0 in the away match of the quarter-finals.

In another match, Inter Milan managed to secure a valuable win over Bayern Munich, finishing the game 2-1, which also brings them closer to qualification for the semi-finals.

Arsenal's victory was largely due to midfielder Declan Rice, who scored two goals from free kicks in the 58th and 70th minutes, before adding the third goal through Spanish player Mikel Merino in the 75th minute. Coach Carlo Ancelotti's team will face a tough challenge in the return leg in Madrid next Wednesday, trying to recover from this harsh defeat.

This win places Arsenal in a position to dream of repeating their historic achievement in 2006 when they eliminated Real Madrid in the Round of 16, allowing them to reach their only final in history, which they lost to Barcelona 2-1.

Merino, who scored the third goal, noted Arsenal's attacking spirit in the second half and praised Rice's shooting skills, describing his two goals as "fantastic."

Returning to the team, winger Bukayo Saka started for Arsenal for the first time in about three and a half months, giving the team an early attacking boost, as goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois thwarted several attempts during the first half before Rice's spectacular strike resulted in a goal in the second half.

Despite attempts by French forward Kylian Mbappé (in the 31st and 53rd minutes) to equalize for Real Madrid, the team's efforts bore no fruit, especially after midfielder Camavinga was sent off in the 90+4 minute.

In the second matchup in Munich, Inter achieved an important victory over Bayern Munich with a score of 2-1, with Argentine Lautaro Martínez scoring the first goal in the 38th minute, followed by substitute Davide Frattesi adding the second goal in the 88th minute, while Bayern's only goal came from Thomas Müller in the 85th minute.

This victory represents a personal achievement for Inter's coach, Simone Inzaghi, who managed to overcome Bayern for the first time in their fifth encounter. This is also Bayern's first home loss in the Champions League since their defeat to Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 in the 2020-2021 season.

Despite Bayern's ongoing efforts led by Englishman Harry Kane and Frenchman Michael Oliseh, the German team could not avoid defeat, and now they need to win by at least two goals in the return leg to renew their hopes of reaching the semi-finals.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”