'Historic debacle': How the Spanish media reacted to Real Madrid's loss to Arsenal

But given Real's pedigree in this competition, the media in Spain aren't yet ruling out the possibility that they could produce a remarkable comeback.

RICE, RICE, BABY: Arsenal's Declan Rice celebrates scoring against Real Madrid.

Real Madrid don't often get hammered in the Champions League but when they do, the Spanish press react accordingly.

The dust is just about settling now following Declan Rice's two incredible free-kicks, and a neat finish by Merino, which has put Arsenal firmly on course for a place in the semi-finals of the European Cup at the expense of the 15-time winners and current holders.