Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey addressed the upcoming UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid, emphasizing the team's focus and professionalism for the challenging encounter. While Partey's availability remains uncertain due to an injury, he stressed the importance of maintaining a winning mentality and confidence to deliver their best performance. Despite facing a deficit from the first leg, Partey highlighted Arsenal's readiness to play assertively and exploit attacking opportunities against Real Madrid.
On the other side, Real Madrid and manager Carlo Ancelotti are gearing up for a crucial match following a significant 0-3 loss in the initial encounter with Arsenal. Ancelotti faces dilemmas in team selection, particularly concerning Dani Ceballos' fitness status and Rodrygo's recent performance struggles. The decision to start Ceballos, who has been pivotal for Real Madrid, or opt for experience, as well as potentially benching Rodrygo in favor of Brahim Diaz, could shape the outcome of the match as Real Madrid aims to overturn the deficit and advance in the competition.