Kai Havertz shares memorable Arsenal post from Emirates stands vs Real Madrid
Arsenal’s injured forward Kai Havertz shared footage from the stands at the Emirates on social media following the club’s memorable victory over Real Madrid.
The German international was forced to support his team from the stands when Real Madrid visited north London on Tuesday night (8 April), after being ruled out for the remainder of the season having undergone hamstring surgery.
On a night where Declan Rice became the first player in Champions League knockout-stage history to score two direct free-kicks in a single match, also saw makeshift striker Mikel Merino produce another fine finish to settle the score at 3-0.
Havertz has missed the Gunners’ last nine fixtures in all competitions and will aim to return to the side prior to the start of next season, however clearly enjoyed his teammates performance with his latest post on social media.
Havertz enjoyed Arsenal’s dominant display from the stands
In an Instagram story posted on Wednesday (9 April), the 25-year-old shared a video of the Emirates crowd with the caption: “What. A. Night.” alongside a red love heart emoji, after what will go down as one of the most memorable in recent history for the Gunners.
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Football Insider Verdict
Arsenal took a massive stride in their hunt for major silverware under Arteta, as the Spaniard asserted his dominance on a Real Madrid side that could hurt anyone at their best.
It was a brave performance and one which seen over the line by the passionate Arsenal fans in the stands.
The Gunners took the game to the reigning champions of the competition and dominated proceedings while playing a style of football that is closely associated with the club’s history.
| Arsenal’s route to Champions League final | Stage of the competition |
| Real Madrid | Quater-finals |
| PSG or Aston Villa | Semi-finals |
Undoubtedly, it was the greatest night in Arsenal’s time at the Emirates and perhaps in the competition as a whole since the sides last met in 2006.
Ahead of next week’s quarter-final second-leg at the Bernabéu, Arteta and his players will take a lot of confidence from the game, that they can go all the way in this year’s Champions League.