Arsenal has been handed an early boost as they prepare to face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals. After securing their place in the next round with a dominant win over PSV, Mikel Arteta’s side will now face Los Blancos, who advanced after a tense penalty shootout against Atletico Madrid. While Arsenal made relatively easy work of PSV, with a 9-3 aggregate score, Madrid had a much tougher challenge, overcoming Atletico Madrid under difficult circumstances.
Madrid is undoubtedly one of the toughest teams in the world, and their experience in knockout rounds of the Champions League makes them formidable opponents for any side. However, Arsenal will not be intimidated. Arteta’s men have shown a great deal of resilience and quality in recent seasons, and with the belief they have gained from their strong league performances, they will head into the tie with confidence.
Arsenal has been improving season by season under Arteta, and the Champions League run provides a major opportunity for them to prove they are ready to compete with Europe’s elite once again. To do so, they will need to perform at their absolute best, given Madrid’s strength across all areas of the pitch.
In a stroke of luck for the Gunners, they have been handed an early boost ahead of the quarterfinals. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, one of Madrid’s key players, Ferland Mendy, has picked up a physical problem that could keep him out of the clash against Arsenal. While this will certainly be seen as an advantage for Arteta’s side, it should be remembered that Madrid has immense depth in their squad. Even without Mendy, they will still be a potent threat in attack and defence.
Despite the challenge ahead, Arsenal will approach the match with hope, knowing that, in football, anything is possible. They must continue to build on their positive form and approach the match with full focus, aware that Madrid’s experience and quality mean they will have to be at their very best to have any chance of advancing to the semifinals.
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I believe Tchouameni will miss the first leg through suspension and if Mendy is also absent, this will be a major blow for Real, despite their strength in depth, as these two are first eleven regulars.
We were quite lucky Gabriel didn’t pick up his second yellow but now Rice has two after picking up his second just before being subbed. Considering their importance, imo it was a big mistake by MA to play them yesterday. The cards aren’t wiped until after the quarters. Requiring players to have 2 or less yellows prior to the completion of 13 games in the competition seems way too strict.
Opta computer has Arsenal down to beat RM and make us third favourites behind Barca & PSG.
Opta super-computer chances of winning the Champions League (per cent)
Team Semi-finals Final Winner
Barcelona 80 41.5 20.4
PSG 72.2 36 19.3
Arsenal 52.8 30.3 16.8
Inter Milan 57.3 32.7 16.4
Real Madrid 47.2 26 13.6
Bayern Munich 42.7 21.3 9.7
Aston Villa 27.9 7.7 2.8
Borussia Dortmund 20 4.5 1
Figures in percentages
Jax,
With all due respect, games are won on the pitch. And these super-computer predictions are completely pointless.
A super-computer could predict that I’ll cheer up one day, but it’s highly unlikely. 😂😉👍
Win the first leg, we progress to the next round!
Vamos,
But what happens if we lose the second leg. 😂🤣😉👍
It all depends on aggregate. Winning at home is crucial to secure semi final spot. Win at home then go extend or secure the lead at the Bernabéu. I’m confident in the team to get it done.
Football is round it means anybody can with,Greece won their first European championship on their first participation,Leicester City won the league,with the mighty Manchester City,Manchester United,Chelsea and Arsenal,Arsenal was the only team that beat Leicester City that year,home and away Arsenal became the first English team that beat Real Madrid in Madrid 2006,with the mighty Zidane,Roberto Carlos,David Berkamp,Ronaldo da Silva etc,and everyone wrote Arsenal off.I see history repeating itself.
We don’t have strikers. Arsenal should aim to recruit David and another affordable attacker who can also operate in the wings plus Zubimendi (if that works). No use spending huge to recruit Isak who is also an injury risk. My choices including Jonathan David are Retegui, Ekitike, Sesko, Cunha, Mateta
In a football match, predicting the winner between two clubs can be challenging. However, I believe that Real Madrid will defeat Arsenal in both home and away matches. Arsenal needs to defend well to counter both Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior. Madrid is strong in counterattacks. Ibs.