Arsenal vs Real Madrid – Predicted lineup and team news

The Football Faithful

·8 avril 2025

Arsenal vs Real Madrid – Predicted lineup and team news

Arsenal host holders Real Madrid at the Emirates in a huge Champions League quarter-final this evening.

Mikel Arteta’s side are aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2008/09, but face a formidable challenge against the Spanish giants.

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Real Madrid won last season’s competition, securing a record-extending 15th title with victory over Borussia Dortmund. Los Blancos have won six of the last 11 editions of the Champions League and have reached at least the semi-finals in each of the last four seasons.

This is only the second time the teams have met in a European tie. Arsenal progressed 1-0 on aggregate in their 2005/06 clash, courtesy of Thierry Henry’s winner at the Bernabeu.

Arsenal vs Real Madrid – Predicted lineup and team news

Arsenal team news

Mikel Arteta says he has made a decision on who will partner William Saliba at centre-back. Gabriel Maghalaes will not feature again this season due to a hamstring injury, with Jakub Kiwior having deputised in the draw at Everton at the weekend.

Jurrien Timber and Ben White are also options in a central role with Arsenal confident both will be fit to feature after recent issues.

Riccardo Calafiori and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain out to further deplete Arsenal’s defensive options.

Forwards Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz are on the long-term absentee list for the Gunners, while Raheem Sterling is suspended.