What happened to Arsenal defeating Real Madrid at Bernabeu?

Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in February 2006 remains one of the best nights in Gunners’ history.

In the club’s first meeting, the only Thierry Henry scored enough to give North London a slim advantage in the second leg of Highbury.

Arsene Wenger’s team will take Champions League defeats like David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo to get the quarterfinals.

In 19 years, Arsenal has gone to Santiago Bernabeu again, hoping to win a seat in the semifinals after a 3-0 victory at the Amirates Stadium.

But what has been one side of defeating Real Madrid in the past two decades? Here we look back at the players on that special night.

1

Jense Rayman

goalkeeper

German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann made history in the 2005/06 Champions League, helping the Gunners clean the sheets 10 in a row in a row in a row in a row in a row.

Madrid’s closing ceremony is on page 5, and Lehman miraculously repeats the second round feat, partly for denying Raul’s sensational preservation.

Since retirement, Invincible has been coaching positions at Arsenal and Augsburg and can currently be regarded as one of the managers of the British Ballet.

2

Emmanuel Eboue

Right rear guard

The 2005/06 campaign brought Emmanuel Eboue’s breakthrough at Arsenal, with the defender standing at Lauren in the final season of the Cameroonians at the club.

Eboue manages to quiet Robinho in Bernabeu, the Brazilian takes off after Spanish legend Legend Raul.

The Averian has been keeping a low profile since his retirement, after he has been open to his mental health struggles since his game career, and he remains a cult hero in the N5.

3

Philippe Senteros

Central defender

Philippe Senteros was asked to represent Sol Campbell while England Ace was out.

Senteros wasn’t 21 years old in the first round, and he kept Ronaldo for 180 minutes, during which he was perfect, perhaps a fluff removal in the second round, which could cost Arsenal.

Another former player has been out of the spotlight since his retirement, with Senteros retiring in 2019 after playing for Swiss second-tier team Chiasso.

4

Kolo Toure

Central defender

Kolo Toure was a member of the Invincibles squad before moving to Manchester City in 2009.

He choreographed the last four with Senderos and was one of the champions running in the 2006 Champions League, ending up winning the semi-final against Villarreal.

After retirement, Toure moved into the coach, most recently the manager of Wigan Athletic, despite failing to win any responsible matches.

5

Mathieu Flamini

Left defender

Mathieu Flamini is Arsenal’s interim left-back throughout the Champions League, which neither Ashley Cole nor Gael Clichy were available.

The Frenchman got nine clean sheets in 10 games per minute from the second quarter of the match to the second leg of the quarter-final against Juventus.

Flamini is now a successful entrepreneur and a partner of GF Biochemicals, which hopes to provide sustainable solutions for environmentally damaging oily products.

6

Freddie

Right center field

Freddie Ljungberg is an Arsenal hero, another invincible team stays in their own backyard to beat Madrid.

The Swedes have a chance to score before Henry’s opening as Arsenal made a threatening start in Spain, closest to Roberto Carlos’ final challenge.

Ljungberg is an Arsenal youth team coach who, after Unai Emery was fired, had the Gunners’ interim manager briefly, and could also watch with Jens Lehmann in the Baller League with Jens Lehmann, where they managed the N5 FC.

7

Alexander Hleb

Middle Field

Alexander Hleb is a January signing for VFB Stuttgart and, based on his first impression, seems to have some clarity on the team.

His link game had several chances that night at the Bernabeu and was a key player for the Gunners until he set out for Barcelona in 2008.

Since retiring in 2019, Belarus, now 43, seems to have completely escaped from football.

8

Gilberto Silva

Middle Field

Gilberto Silva, Arsenal’s main midfielder, was the experienced head in the middle of the park before leaving North London in 2008.

Gilberto won the league and FA Cup during his time at Arsenal.

Brazil has been an athlete and public speaker after retiring in 2015, according to his X account. He is also the Gunners’ club ambassador.

9

CESC Fabregas

Middle Field

CESC Fabregas emerged from the shadow of the late Patrick Vieira in a breakthrough sport at Arsenal, whose Juventus side helped eliminate the Champions League in the quarter-finals.

Fabregas provided Thierry Henry with the most important assist in 16 rounds against Madrid, making Arsenal the lead for the Spanish capital.

Former Gunners captain Fabregas is now the manager of the Italian side Como, who will ensure Serie A safety after last year’s promotion.

10

Jose Antonio Reyes

Left center field

Jose Antonio Reyes became an instant hero after arriving at Arsenal in January 2004, an integral part of the team during his first 18 months at the club.

His Gunners career has been in a difficult position since, but Reyes did play one game in one of Arsenal’s Champions League matches, with both legs against Madrid.

Reyes died in 2019, although he is still deeply remembered by the devotees of Arsenal as one of their invincible heroes.

11

Thierry Henry

center

Thierry Henry brought Arsenal to their biggest European victory in their masterclass at the Bernabeu.

The French not only scored a victory but the forward to torture the real defense, but skillfully tried his best to beat the frustration at home.

Henry is now an experienced expert, perhaps best known for his roles on CBS Sports with Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards and host Kate Scott.