Arsenal Celebrate Iconic 2006 Victory Over Real Madrid with Throwback Post of Team Starting XI

Arsenal recently took to social media to share a nostalgic post, recalling their historic UEFA Champions League clash against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu in 2006. The club posted the match day squad graphic from that famous night with the caption: "So much quality ⭐️ The team lineups from our win over Real Madrid back in 2006."

The memorable fixture took place on February 21, 2006, during the first leg of the Round of 16. Arsenal stunned the Spanish giants with a 1-0 victory, becoming the first English team to win at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Thierry Henry scored the only goal of the match in the 47th minute, embarking on a sensational solo run past several defenders before calmly finishing past goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

Result: Real Madrid 0–1 Arsenal

Date: February 21, 2006

Venue: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Goal Scorer: Thierry Henry (47’)

Arsenal Starting XI:

Jens Lehmann

Emmanuel Eboué

Kolo Touré

Philippe Senderos

Mathieu Flamini

Freddie Ljungberg

Gilberto Silva

Cesc Fàbregas

Aleksandr Hleb

José Antonio Reyes

Thierry Henry

Substitutes Used:

Robert Pirès (on for Hleb, 76')

Abou Diaby (on for Reyes, 80')

Alex Song (on for Fàbregas, 90')

Fast forward to April 8, 2025, Arsenal once again faced Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. In a dominant performance at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal secured a 3-0 victory over the reigning European champions. Declan Rice was instrumental, scoring two exceptional free-kick goals, while Mikel Merino added a third with a precise finish. This emphatic win gives Arsenal a significant advantage heading into the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu.