Alan Shearer loved what Arsenal fans did vs Real Madrid in stunning win - 'it was incredible'

Alan Shearer has heaped praise on after their .

Despite noticeable improvement in recent seasons under , the Gunners have not won a trophy since the 2020 FA Cup. Arsenal's hopes of ending their silverware drought have looked increasingly unlikely this season, with Arteta's men out of both domestic cup competitions and 11 points off in the league.

Any belief that they may win a first European Cup/Champions League trophy will have been dented at being drawn to face holders and 15-time winners in the quarterfinals.

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But the Gunners put on a masterful performance in the first leg of their last-eight clash to blow away Carlo Ancelotti's team. Arsenal will now be confident of reaching the semi-finals of Europe's elite competition for the first time since 2009.

And former Newcastle United striker has now offered his view on Arsenal's fantastic victory over Real, paying special credit to the atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium.

"I was really impressed with Arsenal," he said via . "I have to say, I think that was the best atmosphere I've ever witnessed at the Emirates. Before the game and certainly before the end it was incredible.

"The players responded to that, they really did. It was a tough first-half with not a lot in it, could've gone either way, Madrid had a couple of chances. Arsenal certainly had a couple of chances. I can't remember a better atmosphere, in terms of Champions League nights it will be one of those nights where people will say 'I was there'.

"Because of the opposition, Real Madrid are Champions League royalty having won it fifteen times - the nearest to them is seven! That's why it was so special for Arsenal to do what they did and no one saw that coming - I don't care who or what you are. Even if you're the biggest Arsenal fan, you couldn't have predicted that outcome, but that's why it was such a special evening for Arsenal.

"That second-half performance, they actually blew Madrid away - they won every tackle, had so much energy. Saka, in particular, was unplayable - he gave David Alaba a torrid time. He twisted him inside-out, he didn't know what day it was, didn't know whether he was going to go down the outside or come inside.

"Whatever he did, Alaba couldn't handle him. Saka was just outstanding and obviously Declan Rice had the night of his life. It's one of those nights where in 10-15-20 years' time, people will go back and say 'can you remember the night we smashed Real Madrid 3-0 at the Emirates?'.

Shearer has also offered his verdict on whether Arsenal can go all the way in this year's competition. He added: "I think that it was, without a doubt, one of those nights. You could feel how special it was in the ground and it was great to be there. It was great to commentate as well on what was an outstanding performance.

"They do mean business in the Champions League, having only conceded six goals so far this season. It's going to be tough over there - obviously, they won't want to concede an early goal.

"They've set themselves up really for the semi-final - I'd be amazed if that scoreline was overturned. It's not impossible, not with the players Real Madrid have got, but I think because of the way Real play, Arsenal can hurt them as well. I'd be amazed if it was overturned."