Ahead of the Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Emirates, Arsenal fans mocked Real Madrid by chanting “Messi” as the team bus arrived. The Gunners, aiming for their first UCL title, face the 15-time champions in a high-stakes tie, with the return leg set for next week in Madrid.
Ahead of the Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Emirates, Arsenal fans mocked Real Madrid by chanting “Messi” as the team bus arrived. The Gunners, aiming for their first UCL title, face the 15-time champions in a high-stakes tie, with the return leg set for next week in Madrid.
When it is Champions League quarter-final night at the Emirates, the atmosphere is always intense—and Arsenal fans made it even spicier by trolling Real Madrid with chants of “Messi, Messi!” as the Spanish giants’ team bus arrived. The nod to Lionel Messi, who tormented Real for years during his time at Barcelona, was a cheeky psychological dig ahead of a high-stakes clash.
Arsenal, who have never lifted the Champions League trophy, hosted the 15-time champions Real Madrid on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The Gunners head into the two-legged tie as underdogs and will be hoping to gain a crucial first-leg advantage before the return leg at the Santiago Bernabeu next Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s men have shown great form in the Premier League but now face the ultimate European test.
Madrid, boasting unmatched UCL pedigree, arrived to a hostile reception, yet they are well-versed in handling such pressure. Arsenal fans’ Messi chants added spice to the build-up but whether it affects the match remains to be seen. Arsenal next face Brentford on April 12 in the Premier League, while Real Madrid take on Alaves in La Liga on April 13. All eyes, however, remain fixed on this massive European showdown.
