Courtois Saves Saka's Panenka Penalty in 8th and 12th Minutes, Keeping Real Madrid's Hopes Alive in UCL Match Against Arsenal

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Published Apr 16, 2025, 07:34 PM

In a critical moment during the UEFA Champions League match at the Santiago Bernabeu, Arsenal's Bukayo Saka attempted a penalty kick in the 8th minute using the Panenka technique, which was saved by Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. The incident occurred early in the game, with the score remaining 0-0 at the time of the penalty. Arsenal had a chance to increase their lead in the tie, which stood at 3-0 from the first leg, but Saka's attempt in the 12th minute was thwarted by Courtois, keeping Real Madrid's hopes alive in the competition. The penalty was retaken in the 13th minute, but the outcome remained the same.

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What on earth was Bukayo Saka thinking? 🤯 He had the chance to seal Arsenal's place in the Champions League quarter-final but his tame Panenka attempt was easily swatted away by Thibaut Courtois. ✋ Could this spark the comeback for Los Blancos? ⚪ https://t.co/HRMkn4BHwA