Arsenal v Real Madrid Lineup (Predicted), Preview, and Betting Advice for Quarter-Final UCL Clash
Arsenal and Real Madrid go head-to-head today in the Champions League for the first time in over 18 years. The Gunners and Real Madrid vie for a place in the semifinals of this year’s Champions League, with both clubs looking for European glory as they both trail league leaders in their respective leagues.
Arsenal v Real Madrid Lineup, Preview, Betting Tips
Background
Arsenal last played in a UEFA Champions League semifinal 16 years ago, and Real Madrid won their 15th UCL crown last season.
So, even though both sides have not been far apart in terms of form this season, Real Madrid are considered strong favorites to progress.
The Arsenal v Real lineup will be highly anticipated by fans, as there has been recent injury news in both camps that has affected team form in recent weeks.
Form
Arsenal UCL Form – DWWWW
Arsenal Form in All Competitions – DWWDD
Real Madrid UCL Form – LWWWW
Real Madrid Form in All Competitions – LDWWL
Team News
Arsenal will be without defenders Calafiori, Gabriel Magalhães, and Tomiyasu. Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are out for the season, and Raheem Sterling is banned for this tie.
Bukayo Saka is back for the Gunners and might be unleashed fully today against Real Madrid. Mikel Merino should also be available, despite suffering a cut to the head during the weekend.
Real Madrid will be without Aurélien Tchouaméni, as he is banned due to accumulation of yellow cards. Madrid will also be without Ceballos, Carvajal, Militão, Mendy, and Lunin for this tie.
Arsenal v Real Madrid Lineup (Predicted)
Arsenal – Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Ødegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Merino, Martinelli
Real Madrid – Courtois; Vázquez, Asensio, Rüdiger, Alaba; Valverde, Camavinga; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinícius Jr.; Mbappé
Stats
- Real Madrid have played against Arsenal twice and have failed to score.
- Arsenal have an 80% win rate in their last Champions League home matches.
- Real Madrid haven’t lost the first leg in any of their last eight knockout-stage ties in the UEFA Champions League (W5 D3).
- Real Madrid have won 3 out of their 6 away games this season in the Champions League.
- Real Madrid have played 22 matches against English sides since 2017/18 in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League (W11 D5 L6).
Analysis
Arsenal are a very strong side defensively, and Real Madrid will have a tough time breaking them down. The Gunners can also be very dangerous with set pieces. Valencia showed how vulnerable Los Blancos can be when defending set pieces — the Gunners can try to capitalize on that against Real Madrid.
Real Madrid are a different side in the Champions League, and they’ve shown that many times over the years. It will be tough to break down an Arsenal side, but with an attack of Bellingham, Mbappé, Vinícius, and Rodrygo, they can easily blow a depleted Arsenal defense away on their day.
Betting Tips
- Under 3.5 goals
- Real Madrid Win or Draw
- BTTS
| Arsenal | v | Real Madrid | 1-2 |
Arsenal v Real Madrid Prediction – 1-2
We can all imagine the scene when the Arsenal v Real Madrid lineup comes out later today — it promises to be an exciting match. However, anything can happen. If there is a side that can blow Arsenal away, it’s Real Madrid. If there is also a strong English side that can shock Real Madrid over two legs, it is Arsenal. This tie is perfectly poised for elite UCL action
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