UCL Quarterfinals: KiDi Rallies Behind Arsenal As Fans Troll Gyakie For Supporting Real Madrid

• Ghanaian musician Gyakie and KiDi publicly pledged their support for Real Madrid and Arsenal, respectively, in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League on April 8, 2025
• Gyakie shared pictures of her following the games, while KiDi made a mirror selfie clad in Arsenal paraphernalia while singing their yet-to-be-released song, Cheat On Me
• Many people reacted to Gyakie's pictures, saying it was bad luck for the Real Madrid team since it was their first time seeing her support the team
• TV3 presenter Bill Eshun spoke to YEN.com.gh about the possibility of Real Madrid making a comeback in the second leg of the UCL quarterfinals

Ghanaian musicians KiDi and Gyakie were seen supporting their favourite football teams as Arsenal and Real Madrid clashed in the quarterfinals in the UEFA Champions League on April 8, 2025.

KiDi and Gyakie watch the UCL

Gyakie took to her X account to publicly pledge her support for the Spanish football team, Real Madrid, in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League, which was played at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium

In the pictures Gyakie shared, she was seen wearing the bright orange jersey of the club from the 24/25 season for away games. She stood in front of her television, which showed the first half of the game being played.

KiDi, who has always been a staunch Arsenal fan, quoted her post on X with a video of him clad in the club's scarf while singing an acapella of him and Gyakie's yet-to-be-released song, Cheat On Me.

In the mirror selfie video, KiDi implied that he would never cheat on Arsenal and that he just wanted to kiss the club which he had been a supporter of for years.

Gyakie and KiDi's football post

Reactions to KiDi and Gyakie's jersey posts

Many people wondered when Gyakie supported Real Madrid. After the game, several others thronged to the comment section to troll her, saying that her public pledge of support for the team for the first time was bad luck.

Others also hailed KiDi for being a staunch Arsenal supporter as they talked about him clad in the club's regalia.

Below are the reactions of social media users to the X posts of Gyakie and KiDi pledging their support for Real Madrid and Arsenal, respectively:

@qwekuriches1 said:

"The first time I’m seeing Gyakie in Madrid jersey noor dem drink 3 goals 🤣🤣🤣🤣."

@2_Tynx_ said:

"U be madridista wow I love u Gyakie"

@KumasiGideon said:

"Today you come post your Madrid picture p3 them lose🤣🤣🤣"

@Dawson_Blaud said:

"Go and sit down! Real Madrid is winning 🔥"

@joey_gb3k3 said:

"@KiDiMusic you really cheated on @Gyakie_ 😂😂😂but why did she Declan the Rice or it’s because you sent Merino to add one more Rice Charlie I think you have release “Cheated on You” after midnight or else…."

Gyakie and KiDi's music promo

"Real Madrid will struggle to actually mount that comeback" - Sports journalist

TV3 presenter Bill Eshun spoke to YEN.com.gh in an exclusive interview about the possibility of Real Madrid making a comeback in the second leg of the UCL quarterfinals.

He noted that a lot of things happen at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and that there was a possibility of Real Madrid turning the scores around.

"We have seen over the years how Real Madrid have bounced back from nearly impossible situations to actually claiming victories at the Bernabéu," he said.

The seasoned sports presenter noted that things feel different this season because Real Madrid have failed to beat teams that football fans expected them to beat easily in matches played in the 2024/2025 season.

"Even Bellingham admitted that they have not been at their best throughout this season, and this has basically been a theme for the Real Madrid side this season," he said.

Mr Eshun explained that Arsenal, on the other hand, have not conceded three or more goals since December 2023, which is quite a long time, and this was against Luton Town in the 2023/2024 season.

He explained that it goes on to show how strongly defensive Arsenal are or have been over the years, and that would probably be a struggle for Real Madrid to crack.

"Also, knowing that Real Madrid is very porous in defence as well. They (Real Madrid) struggle to defend set pieces, which happens to be Arsenal's main strength. I think Real Madrid will struggle to actually mount that comeback."

Fans Urge Arsenal to Renew Partey’s Contract

YEN.com.gh reported that Arsenal fans pleaded with the club's management to extend Ghanaian professional footballer Thomas Partey’s contract following his impressive showing against Real Madrid.

The Ghanaian midfielder, whose current deal expires in June 2025, played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over the European champions at the Emirates on Tuesday night on April 8, 2025.

Supporters took to social media to express their admiration for Partey's performance and called on the club to secure his future before he potentially leaves the club on a free transfer.

Source: YEN.com.gh