Kylian Mbappe has urged Real Madrid supporters to keep faith after the Spanish giants' damaging 3-0 defeat at Arsenal in the Champions League.
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- Los Blancos were thrashed 3-0 by Arsenal
- Mbappe had a frustrating second half
- Need Bernabeu miracle to turn around the deficit
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Gunners produced a performance for the ages to beat Real Madrid 3-0 in front of their home crowd, leaving the reigning European champions stunned. Declan Rice was the headline act, curling in two brilliant free-kicks, while Mikel Merino added a third to give Arsenal a commanding advantage heading into the second leg of the quarter-final tie at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The result left Real Madrid visibly rattled, with Mbappe unable to find answers as Arsenal took total control in the second half. With a deficit that large to overturn, many teams would be resigned to their fate. But for Mbappe, there’s still a glimmer of hope.
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WHAT MBAPPE SAID
Mbappe took to Instagram to send a defiant seven-word message to fans following the humbling defeat in north London. He wrote: "We have to believe until the end."
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DID YOU KNOW?
Mbappe, who looked sharp and dangerous early in the match, saw his influence fade as Arsenal asserted their dominance. The 26-year-old was clearly frustrated during the second half, particularly after Rice’s second goal. Cameras captured the France international with a stunned look, shaking his head in disbelief as the ball sailed past Thibaut Courtois again.
