Arsenal have reached the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2009 with a 2-1 victory at Real Madrid. After winning the first-leg 3-0, the Gunners were expected to be under siege at the Bernabeu, but the onslaught never materialised.

It was a tale of two penalties in the first half. Bukayo Saka wasted a glorious early opportunity for Arsenal when his 'Panenka' was saved by Thibaut Courthois. Real were then awarded a spot kick of their own after Kylian Mbappe went down after contact from Declan Rice, but it was overruled on VAR.

Saka made ammends with a superb lifted finish after the break. An error from William Saliba allowed Vincius Jnr to level matters on the night, but the visitors were comfortable before Gabriel Martinelli broke clear in the dying seconds and slotted home.

Express Sport brings you the player ratings for Mikel Arteta's side as their European dream continues...

Arsenal player ratings vs Real Madrid (4-3-3)

David Raya: 7

Would not have expected to have walked down the tunnel at half-time having not had to make a save. Barely tested after the break either and could do little about the Vinicius Jr goal. Kept his cool when collecting crosses and denied Brahim Diaz in injury time.

Jurrien Timber: 9

A night where he came of age in an Arsenal shirt. Refused to give an inch to Vinicius Jr and at one point thwarted the Brazilian superbly in the first half as he broke into the area. Wasn't afraid to get forward either.

William Saliba: 8

Outstanding until his uncharacteristic error. Had the better of Kylian Mbappe and frequently dispossessed his international teammate. Commanding in the air too and on a night when Arsenal needed composure, he was the rock that provided assurance. Except for the glaring mistake that is.

Jakub Kiwior: 8

Like Timber, stood up to what was thrown at him and blocked a series of Real crosses.

Myles Lewis-Skelly: 7

Continues to look at home on the big stage. Not afraid to surge forward although one run was halted cynically by Antonio Rudiger, who was fortunate officials didn't take a closer look at his stamp on the teenager.

Thomas Partey: 8

Proved his fitness after a knock against Brentford and it was crucial he did. A crunching tackle on Jude Bellingham in the first-half summarised his overall display - combatitive and clinical. Only blotted his copybook with a needless late booking that leaves him suspended for the first leg against PSG.

Martin Odegaard: 6

Work rate was excellent as ever but the final product was lacking in attack. Often ran down blind alleys and was outshone by Rice, but was involved in the build-up to the goal.

Declan Rice: 10

Colossal over both legs. Had the better of England teammate Jude Bellingham, denying him brilliantly with one cover tackle in the second period. Constantly broke up Real attacks and just as influential on the ball. Courtois also struggled with his inswinging corners.

Bukayo Saka: 8

What were you thinking Bukayo? In the end, it didn't matter. Tormented David Alaba throughout and wasn't fazed about being fouled. Made up for the penalty miss with his cool second-half finish.

Mikel Merino: 8

Another influential display by the Spaniard. Won the penalty, linked well with Odegaard and Rice and it was his through ball that created the goal for Saka.

Gabriel Martinelli: 7

Had two second half chances on his left foot. Was too hesitant with the first and then forced a low save out of Courtois with the opportunity that followed. Put in a commendable shift though and made no mistake when going clean through in injury time.

Subs:

Leandro Trossard (for Saka, 77): 6

Little time to influence the outcome.

Kieran Tierney (for Martinelli, 95): N/A

Ben White (for Timber, 95) N/A

Oleksandr Zinchenko (for Rice, 95): N/A