The Spanish giant saw its UEFA Champions League title defense come to an end Wednesday night at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Arsenal won 2-1 to advance by a 5-1 aggregate score. It's the first time since the 2019-20 season Madrid failed to reach the UCL semifinals.

‘Real Madrid continues to target William Saliba. The problem is Arsenal’s stance and his high market value. However, his contract runs until June 30, 2027, which means the club is considering the option of signing him as a free agent. It’s a risky move, as the player has several suitors, but they believe it’s the best option.’

Arsenal beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu and 5-1 on aggregate to reach their first Champions League semi-final in 16 years.