Bayern Munich romped to the quarterfinals of the Champions League with another 5-1 drubbing of Arsenal at the Emirates Tuesday to bring the aggregate score to 10-2.
Arsene Wenger’s fumbling side was looking to become the first team to overturn a 5-1 from the first leg and led at halftime through Theo Walcott’s blistering goal in the 20th minute.
However, it all fell apart for the hosts in North London once Robert Lewandowski levelled from the penalty spot following a sending off for Arsenal skipper Laurent Koscielny, triggering a blitzkrieg from the hitherto subdued Germans.
Arjen Robben made the most of a defensive mistake to put Carlo Ancelotti’s men ahead in the 68th minute before substitute Douglas Costa curled in a third to send Arsenal’s fans streaming towards the exits 10 minutes later.
There was yet more punishment for the Gunners as Arturo Vidal struck twice, both from close range, to inflict Arsenal’s worst home defeat in nearly 20 years and a seventh successive elimination at the competition’s last-16 stage in humiliating fashion.
In the night’s other fixture, Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos was the hero yet again as he struck decisively in the second half to thwart Napoli’s brave comeback attempt and take the Champions League title-holders into the quarterfinals.
Though Arsenal lost the match, you’ll have to agree with me, they play with great skill integrity and pasion.
It’s a shame today’s sports analyst, pundits, supporters, and fans knows nothing about the beautiful game of football, it’s about pasion, it’s a game that’s pure, a game of love, it doesn’t matter if you win or loose, you play for the spirit of the game…