Roy Keane launches controversial Arsenal prediction after Real Madrid victory

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has boldly declared that Arsenal are as good as through to the semi-finals of the Champions League after a 3-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium.

Many predicted that the first leg in north London was going to be a tight and nervy occasion, but side blew Los Blancos away in the second half. Two sublime free kicks from , followed by an impressive strike, were enough to put Carlo Ancelotti's side to the sword on a memorable night.

history in the competition suggests that even at 3-0 down, they will still fancy themselves to run the Gunners close in the second leg at the Bernabeu. But speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by , uncharacteristically ruled out a Madrid comeback in the second leg.

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"The game is over, Arsenal are 3-0 up and worried - relax," the Sky Sports pundit insisted. "This is not the great Real Madrid team.

"They’re not even going to win the league this year - this is a poor Real Madrid team." Reflecting on the result, Arsenal legend could not help but praise Arteta and his players for their performance.

"It was an amazing game. I think everybody played well - [Jakub] Kiwior did very well and so did Thomas Partey," he beamed.

"Especially , being 50% fit - he was amazing. The manager has always gone on about the group and their mentality and they had to show it in that game.

"There were times that I thought Real Madrid played well and the crowd were going off it in that place. Real Madrid have never come back from a 3-0 down in the first leg.

"They’ve never done that so hopefully we won’t be the first. However, they have players that can score goals quickly."