He real Madrid Visit today, Tuesday, April 8, to Arsenal in it Emirates Stadium for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League. The merengue set arrives hurt after the unexpected league defeat against Valencia (1-2) and the agonizing pass to the final of the final of the Copa del Reymatches in which the team was not found and the individualities remained the only answer.
However, in the continental competition, the set of Carlo Ancelotti It is always a favorite and, although its beginning was not the best, with the passage of the matches it has improved performance. This was demonstrated by leaving the way to Manchester City and Atlético de Madrid. In addition, it has the incentive of the return of Courtoiswho is a security guarantee under the three sticks.
For its part, the Arsenal Nor does he go through his best moment. Those directed by Mikel Arteta They have been decimated due to multiple casualties and, although they remain seconds in the Premier Leguetied on the last day 1-1 in front of a Everton that continues in the fight to get away from the positions of the descent.
The Spanish coach will not be able to count on Calafiori, Gabriel Magalhaes, Havertz, Tomiyasu and Gabriel Jesusdue to injury, as well as with Sterling by accumulation of yellow. To this is added that one of his great figures, Sakahe has barely played 70 minutes after the muscular tear he suffered in his right leg in December 2024 and took him from the courts for three months.
By Champions League They have only faced twice in history. The only precedent took place in the 2005/06 season, when in the round of 16 the gunners left on the way to a meringue set full of stars, due to a masterful goal of Thierry Henry In the first leg (0-1) that the white team (0-0) could not reverse on the return.
This duel will be a great challenge for Madrid who can no longer afford and have to appeal to football memory that mainly characterizes them in this competition, together with the effectiveness and great level that is demonstrating Kylian Mbappéwho adds 33 goals in his first season dressed in white, without a doubt, The greatest threat in attack for those of Arteta.
Schedule and where to see online tv the arsenal – Real Madrid, Uefa Champions League
The game will begin at 21.00 hours (Spanish peninsular time) and will be televised by Movistar+ Champions League (Dial 60/61).
In addition, all the coverage of the meeting with the previous, alignments, live narration and the most outstanding subsequent statements in Lazaza.es.
Possible alignments
Arsenal
Probable eleven of arsenal: David Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Ødegaard, party, rice; Saka, Mikel Merino and Martinelli.
real Madrid
Eleven probable of Real Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rüdiger, Fran García; Modrić, Camavinga, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappé and Vinicius junior.
Referee: Irfan Peljto (Bosnia Herzegovina)