Nigerian former Senate President Bukola Saraki was in the stands for an unforgettable night at the Emirates Stadium, witnessing Arsenal dominate Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal. The Gunners delivered a clinical 3-0 victory, with Declan Rice scoring two sensational free-kicks and Mikel Merino adding a third.
Saraki, who posted about the event on X, shared his excitement: “Thrilled to be here at the Emirates Stadium tonight for the Champions League quarterfinal, Arsenal vs Real Madrid! Let’s go, Gunners! #COYG #ARSRMA #UCL.”
Thrilled to be here at the Emirates Stadium tonight for the Champions League Quarterfinal, Arsenal vs Real Madrid! Let's go Gunners! #COYG #ARSRMA #UCL pic.twitter.com/gpjmgEYUqC
— Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) April 8, 2025
Rice’s standout performance earned him the Man of the Match award, with his back-to-back free-kick goals making history. He became the first player to score two direct free-kicks in a Champions League quarter-final, a remarkable achievement.
With Arsenal heading into the second leg with a commanding 3-0 lead, all eyes will be on Santiago Bernabéu next Wednesday for the return fixture.
