Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Arsenal welcome Real Madrid to the Emirates for the first leg of their highly anticipated Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night. Both teams are looking to make a mark in the prestigious competition as they fight for a spot in the semi-finals.
📅 Date: April 9, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 12:45 AM
⏰ Indian Time: 12:30 AM
⏰ USA Time: 3:00 PM (April 8th)
🏟 Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Team Preview
Arsenal’s Performance
Arsenal have been in solid form, with an incredible 7-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven securing their place in the quarter-finals. Despite struggling to replicate that performance in the Premier League, the Gunners are in strong contention for European glory. Arteta’s men will be eager to stretch their unbeaten run across all competitions to eight games while maintaining their exceptional home record in the Champions League.
Real Madrid’s Performance
Real Madrid, the reigning Champions League holders, have had a rocky road to the quarter-finals, needing penalties to overcome Atletico Madrid in the last round. However, under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti, Los Blancos are always a formidable side in Europe. Their recent domestic form, however, has been shaky, with losses to Real Sociedad and Valencia.
Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Head-to-Head (H2H)
🔹 Arsenal have never lost to Real Madrid in a competitive game at the Emirates
🔹 The last time these two teams met in the Champions League, Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory at Highbury in 2006
🔹 Real Madrid have not been knocked out in the quarter-finals since the 2003-04 season
Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Prediction
Both teams boast exceptional talent, but with De Bruyne potentially playing from the bench and Haaland out injured, it could be a tight affair. Expect a closely contested match with both sides keen to take the advantage for the second leg.
🔮 Prediction: Arsenal 1-1 Real Madrid
Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Team News
Arsenal
✅ Available: Saka, Merino, Martinelli, Partey, Timber
❌ Unavailable: Gabriel Jesus (knee), Kai Havertz (hamstring), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), Gabriel Magalhaes (hamstring)
🔄 Expected Lineup: Arteta might opt for an attacking lineup, with Saka and Merino leading the charge.
Real Madrid
✅ Available: Vinicius Jr, Mbappe, Bellingham, Rodrygo
❌ Unavailable: Aurelien Tchouameni (suspension), Dani Carvajal (knee), Eder Militao (knee)
🔄 Expected Lineup: Ancelotti might play a midfield-heavy approach with Bellingham, Vinicius, and Mbappe forming the attacking trio.
Where to Watch
📺 Nepal/India: Sony Network
📺 USA: Paramount+, TUDN
📺 Other Regions: Check local listings for broadcasts on Epic Sports
Referee & Assistant Referees
⚽ Referee: Irfan Peljto (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
⚽ Assistant Referees: Senad Ibrišimbegović, Davor Beljo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
