Arsenal holds a 3-0 aggregate lead over Real Madrid going into the Champions League quarter-final second leg at Santiago Bernabeu. Declan Rice and Mikel Merino's goals give Arsenal a strong advantage as they aim for their first semi-final appearance since 2009. The match can be viewed on TNT Sports 1, with live streaming available on the Discovery+ app and website.
In terms of team news, Arsenal will be without Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Magalhães, Kai Havertz, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Jesus, and Jorginho. Real Madrid will miss Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, with doubts surrounding Andriy Lunin and Ferland Mendy, while Eduardo Camavinga is suspended. Predicted line-ups include Arsenal with a 4-3-3 formation and Real Madrid with a 4-2-3-1 setup featuring Kylian Mbappe's return.
Despite a recent draw in the Premier League against Brentford, Arsenal remains confident after their first-leg victory. Real Madrid's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, believes his team has the quality and support to overturn the deficit. Both managers, Mikel Arteta and Ancelotti, acknowledge the challenges and expectations surrounding the crucial second leg.