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by Simon Day in Champions League Picks
Champions League holders Real Madrid travel to the Emirates on Tuesday night, as they take on Arsenal in the first leg of a blockbuster quarter final tie. Whilst Real have been crowned European champions on a record 15 occasions, the Gunners are still looking for their first ever Champions League title. However, given Real's patchy recent domestic form, Arsenal may see this as a fantastic chance to reach the last four of the competition for the first time since 2009.
Surprisingly, the two sides have only played each other twice before. A second leg goal from Thierry Henry gave the Gunners a 1-0 victory at the Bernabeu, after the first leg of their 2005/2006 last 16 clash finished 0-0. That season ended up being Arsneal's best ever in the competition, as they went all the way to the final before losing 2-1 to Barcelona.
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Arsenal vs Real Madrid Form
Arsenal and Real Madrid Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 5, 2025 - Premier League
Apr 1, 2025 - Premier League
Mar 16, 2025 - Premier League
Mar 12, 2025 - Champions League
Mar 9, 2025 - Premier League
Mar 4, 2025 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 1, 2025 - Premier League
Mar 16, 2025 - Premier League
Mar 12, 2025 - Champions League
Feb 22, 2025 - Premier League
Feb 2, 2025 - Premier League
Jan 22, 2025 - Champions League
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 5, 2025 - Premier League
Mar 9, 2025 - Premier League
Mar 4, 2025 - Champions League
Feb 26, 2025 - Premier League
Feb 15, 2025 - Premier League
Feb 5, 2025 - Carabao Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 5, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 1, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Mar 29, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 15, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 12, 2025 - Champions League
Mar 9, 2025 - LaLiga
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Apr 5, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 1, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Mar 29, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 9, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 4, 2025 - Champions League
Feb 23, 2025 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 15, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 12, 2025 - Champions League
Mar 1, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 26, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Feb 15, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 11, 2025 - Champions League
Arsenal against Real Madrid : Head to Head (H2H)
Jul 23, 2019 - International Champions Cup
Arsenal - Real Madrid: Form Analysis
Arsenal's 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday effectively ended their Premier League title hopes, and it has now been just two wins in six games for Mikel Arteta's side. However, their form in Europe has been far more impressive, and their thumping 9-3 aggregate win over PSV in the last 16 demonstrated that the Gunners can be a match for anyone on the continent on their day.
Real not at their best
Saturday's shock 1-2 home defeat to Valencia has put a big dent in Real's La Liga title hopes and they are now four points behind leaders Barcelona with just eight games remaining. In truth, Carlo Ancelotti's team have been far from their best in recent weeks. A fortunate aggregate victory over Real Sociedad in the Copa Del Rey followed nervy league wins over Leganes and Villarreal and a very lucky Champions League last 16 shoot-out success against Atletico.
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Arsenal against Real Madrid Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Missing players
T. Tomiyasu
R. Calafiori
G. Magalhaes
ForwardG. Jesus
K. Havertz
E. Militao
D. Carvajal
F. Mendy
MidfielderD. Ceballos
Arsenal & Real Madrid Squad Analysis
Arsenal go into the game without a recognized striker, as regular forwards Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are ruled out for the season. In their absence, Mikel Merino will once again be asked to play as makeshift number nine. At the back, Ricardo Calafiori and Gabriel miss out, but Jurrien Timber and Ben White are back in contention after recovering from injuries.
Real missing key defenders
Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal are long term defensive absences for Real, whilst Ferland Mendy is also likely to is out with a muscle problem. In goal, Thibaut Courtois will return after missing the Valencia game with a minor injury. Midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is suspended after picking up three bookings so far in the competition.
Most goals and assists
Arsenal
Real Madrid
K. Havertz
(15 Goals)
K. Mbappe
(29 Goals)
B. Saka
(13 Assists)
J. Bellingham
(9 Assists)
Arsenal - Real Madrid Key Points
- Both teams have scored in each of Real's last 4 games
- Arsenal have scored 22 goals in their last 6 Champions League games
- Arsenal have drawn four of their last 7 fixtures
- Arsenal have lost just 1 of their last 10 Champions League matches
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Our Arsenal vs Real Madrid Prediction
It's fair to say that neither of these teams are currently playing their best football of the season. Real have looked very shaky defensively in recent weeks, whilst Arsenal's attacking problems have been very well documented. Arsenal's home advantage will probably give them a slight edge and they certainly have the stronger backline, but it is impossible to back against Real in a competition they have made their own in recent years. Given those factors, we think the smart money lies in backing a score draw. Our prediction for Arsenal vs Real Madrid is: Draw and both teams to score.
Arsenal vs Real Madrid - Other Interesting Picks
Correct score: 2-2
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