Arsenal reach Champions League semi-final with dramatic win over Real Madrid

Arsenal have reached Champions League semi-finals after a dramatic 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.

The north London team went into the tie with a 3-0 aggregate lead but missed the chance to pull further ahead in the 13th minute as winger Bukayo Saka missed a penalty.

The hosts were awarded a penalty of their own minutes later when Kylian Mbappe stumbled under pressure from Declan Rice in the box – but the decision was overturned by VAR.

Saka atoned for his tepid penalty as he chipped the ball past Madrid’s keeper when put through on goal by auxiliary striker Mikel Merino.

But Arsenal where pegged back just two minutes later as Vinicius Junior caught William Saliba dawdling on the ball and fired Real Madrid level.

Arsenal’s resolute defending kept the home side at back until Gabriel Martinelli made a late break through the home side’s defence to fire his side ahead again.

Arsenal will face Paris Saint-Germain in the next round after the French side beat Aston Villa on Tuesday evening.

This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.

Please refresh the page for the fullest version.

You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.