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Jens Lehmann's Glorious Save: Arsenal's UEFA Champions League Victory Over Real Madrid (2006)
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Jens Lehmann's Glorious Save: Arsenal's UEFA Champions League Victory Over Real Madrid (2006)
Real Madrid 0:1 Arsenal. UEFA Champions League. 1st Knock Out Round. Santiago Benabeu Stadium, Madrid, 21/2/06. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / David Price
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In this iconic photograph, Arsenal's legendary goalkeeper Jens Lehmann stands tall and resolute in the heart of the Gunners' defense, etching his name into the annals of football history with an unforgettable save against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. The date was February 21, 2006, and the stage was the hallowed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. The first knockout round of the Champions League saw Arsenal and Real Madrid go head-to-head in a fiercely contested match. With the scoreline delicately poised at 0-0, the tension in the air was palpable as both teams vied for the upper hand. However, it was Arsenal who struck first, with Thierry Henry scoring the only goal of the game in the 52nd minute. As the minutes ticked away, Real Madrid pressed forward, determined to salvage a result. The Arsenal defense held firm, with Lehmann producing a series of stunning saves to keep the Spanish giants at bay. But it was this particular save, in the 85th minute, that would go down in legend. With Real Madrid's Ronaldo bearing down on goal, the Arsenal defense was caught napping. The Brazilian superstar unleashed a powerful shot that seemed destined for the back of the net. But Lehmann, ever the consummate professional, was equal to the task. Diving full length to his left, he managed to get a strong hand to the ball, pushing it away from goal and preserving Arsenal's precious lead. The crowd erupted in a cacophony of noise as Arsenal held on for a hard-fought victory. Lehmann's heroics that night ensured that Arsenal progressed to the next round of the Champions League, and his save became a symbol of the team's resilience and determination. This photograph captures the essence of that moment, immortalizing Lehmann's save and Arsenal's historic victory over Real Madrid.
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