Champions League: Real Madrid vs Arsenal – Preview, probable line-ups, prediction




Arsenal head to Spain with a commanding 3–0 aggregate lead over Real Madrid for their Champions League quarterfinal second leg.Despite Real Madrid’s status as defending champions, Arsenal dominated the first leg at the Emirates, with Declan Rice’s two stunning free kicks key in the 3–0 victory.Real Madrid, boosted by the returns of Aurélien Tchouaméni (suspension) and Dani Ceballos (injury), will rely on their star attack to mount a comeback.However, Eduardo Camavinga is suspended after his red card in the first leg.Recommended For YouSports2025-04-16T11:11:06+00:00Teams that came back from 3 goals down in the Champions League in recent timesPulse Sports Ghana highlights three teams that came back from a three-goal first-leg deficit to qualify in the UEFA Champions League in recent times ahead of Real Madrid’s second-leg battle against Arsenal. All you must know…Sports2025-04-15T23:14:48+00:00PSG survive Aston Villa comeback scare to reach Champions League semi-finalsSports2025-04-15T22:26:27+00:00Dortmund’s Guirassy hat-trick not enough as Barcelona advance to UCL semisMUST READ: Ghanaian in Russian army issues strong warning to Anas: ‘I don’t joke’ Carlo Ancelotti is expected to stick with Fede Valverde and David Alaba as fullbacks, as Ferland Mendy, Andriy Lunin, Éder Militão, and Dani Carvajal remain injured.For Arsenal, Thomas Partey and Ben White are set to return after minor injuries, though Jorginho remains doubtful.If fit, Partey could start in an unchanged lineup from the first leg. The Gunners must now navigate the Bernabéu’s European aura to secure their semifinal spot.Real Madrid seem poised to bounce back from their defeat in the first leg, but it is hard to imagine Ancelotti’s men scoring enough goals to advance to the semifinals.READ ALSO: C/R: Suspected motorcycle thief beaten, burnt by mob in Agona AsafoArsenal have gone 78 matches without conceding more than two goals, and Real Madrid have scored more than two goals just twice in their last 12 matches.Probable line-upREAD MORE: Dortmund’s Guirassy hat-trick not enough as Barcelona advance to UCL semisReal Madrid predicted lineup vs Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Valverde, Asensio, Rüdiger, Alaba; Tchouaméni, Ceballos; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior; MbappéArsenal predicted lineup vs. Real Madrid (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Ødegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Merino, MartinelliPrediction: Real Madrid win/ Over 3.5/ Madrid to qualify