Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid result – Gunners reach UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals after Alessia Russo double

Arsenal progressed to the semi-finals of the UEFA Women's Champions League after beating Real Madrid 3-0 at the Emirates.

The Gunners lost the first leg 2-0, but overturned the deficit with three goals during a stunning second-half display in north London.

Renee Slegers' side lacked a cutting edge during the opening 45 minutes, but Alessia Russo came out of the blocks firing after the break.

She converted Chloe Kelly's cross in the 46th minute to give her side the lead.

Kelly's lethal deliveries set up Mariona Caldentey for Arsenal's second just three minutes later as the hosts turned the tie on its head.

Russo capped the remarkable comeback in the 59th minute, and the England international had two more goals disallowed for offside as she went on the hunt for her hat-trick.

Arsenal will now progress to the semi-finals of the UEFA Women's Champions League for the eighth time in their history, where they will face Lyon.

Fara Williams said: "I notice small changes, I think some of the small changes surround the work she does without the ball,"

"I felt before she did a lot of her movements in wide areas away from the goal.

"I think under Renee Slegers and certainly under the guidance of Kelly Smith she is doing a lot more work centrally between the posts and that is where you get most of your goals.

"You saw in the second half, the impact it had for her when she plays that way, I thought in the first half she did too much of her work away from and out of the area.

"That for me has been a massive change for her. She is in front of the goal, and we all know she can finish really well."

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Alessia Russo said: "Yeah it was amazing, it still feels surreal right now, not really letting it sink it yet,"

"We have had a lot of belief all week, we knew what we wanted to do and we knew what we are capable of as a team and we have done that tonight.

"Yeah for sure [it was one of her best nights in an Arsenal shirt], hopefully long may they continue, but yeah that one was special.

"I know [she was close to hat-trick], VAR ruined that one, but no I should have scored a third anyway without the two.

"I'll look back and go again but tonight we are going to enjoy the night

"We knew that we were doing well in the first half, we felt good.

"As a team, we felt like we had the momentum.

"We just said that we wanted to be a little bit more patient in the final third.

"We probably should have had more to be fair."

Arsenal are through to the UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals for the eighth time after a stunning 3-0 victory over Real Madrid at The Emirates.

The Gunners lacked cutting edge during the opening 45 minutes in North London, but Alessia Russo's double and a Mariona Caldentey goal wrapped up the win after the break.

Arsenal will now progress to the semi-finals where they will face Lyon.

However, before turning their attention to that, they should celebrate a remarkable display.

Madrid had their moments during a closely-fought second half.

In the closing stages Linda Caicedo had several opportunities to score, but it was not to be, and Madrid miss the chance to reach the semi-finals for the first time.

Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid (Agg: 3-2)

Linda Caicedo just got a shot away after being put through on goal.

Arsenal hearts were in mouths, but Daphne van Domselaar was there to make a crucial save.

Six minutes of stoppage time at The Emirates

Stina Blackstenius is on for Kim Little

Alessia Russo just had a shot blocked by Maelle Lakrar, and now she has had another goal disallowed for offside.

She deserves her hat-trick after a stunning second-half performance.

The Gunners are just a few minutes away from the Women's UEFA Champions League semi-finals here.

Alessia Russo is clearly desperate for a third.

She just went close twice in the space of sixty seconds.

First she headed a corner inches wide of the left post.

Then moments later she went through on goal, but Misa Rodríguez produced an excellent save to keep Madrid in the match.

Alba Redondo, Yasmim and Naomie Feller are on for Olga Carmona, Signe Bruun and Filippa Angeldal

Lia Wälti and Beth Mead are on for Frida Maanum and Chloe Kelly

Alessia Russo thought she had just completed her hat-trick with another excellent finish.

However, the goal was disallowed for offside after a lengthy check, and Real Madrid are still in the tie.

Alessia Russo and Chloe Kelly have been the difference makers for Arsenal tonight.

Kelly already has two assists to her name, and she has just won a corner for her side.

Russo got on the end of the set-piece, but her effort went just wide of the left post.

Arsenal go 3-2 up on aggregate, and it is Alessia Russo again.

The ball fell to her in the box from a free-kick, and she produced a terrific finish to put The Gunners ahead.

Arsenal have been on fire after a first 45 minutes that lacked cutting edge.

This really has come out of nowhere, and now they're back on level terms.

They have controlled possession well since their second goal.

A huge amount of the credit has to go to Chloe Kelly, whose fantastic deliveries into the box have caused Real Madrid problems all game.

Mariona Caldentey brings Arsenal level on aggregate with a powerful shot into the heart of the goal.

Chloe Kelly has her second assist of the match after another delightful delivery.

What an incredible start to the half for Arsenal.

Alessia Russo makes it 1-0 after getting on the end of another superb Chloe Kelly cross from the right wing.

There was a quick check for an offside, but the goal stands.

Alessia Russo has got Arsenal back in the tie!