Arsenal will aim to defend their three-goal lead against Real Madrid on Wednesday as the two teams fight it out for a place in the Champions League semi-finals.
The Gunners claimed bragging rights after an incredible second-half display at the Emirates Stadium.
Declan Rice scored two scintillating free-kicks out of nowhere before Mikel Merino produced a smart finish to give Arsenal a big advantage heading into the second leg.
Real are the holders and will not be going down without a fight, so Wednesday’s game at the Santiago Bernabeu promises to be a fascinating affair.
Real Madrid vs Arsenal tips
Real Madrid to win and both teams to score @ 2/1 Kylian Mbappe to score anytime @ 3/4 Over 4.5 cards in the match @ 20/21Hosts to go down swinging
If any team can overturn a three-goal deficit, it is Real. No other club has won the competition more, but this looks like a tall order, even for Los Blancos.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side have had a little wobble of late, winning only one of their last four games in all competitions. They are winless in two games at home, but they have only lost twice at the Santiago Bernabeu since the turn of the year.
The hosts have more experience of handling the big European nights and they certainly have the quality within their squad to win.
However, they are unlikely to keep a clean sheet. Both teams have scored in 10 of Los Blancos’ last 11 home games and Mikel Arteta’s players are perfectly suited to a counter-attacking style.
Mbappe to move on from Alaves nightmare
Real striker Kylian Mbappe was sent off for the first time in his Madrid career at the Santiago Bernabeu in last weekend’s 1-0 win over Alaves.
A shocking challenge from Mbappe on Alaves’ Antonio Blanco saw the red card brandished, but he will not be missing for Wednesday’s Champions League tie.
Mbappe has 32 club goals in all competitions this season, with 18 of those coming in 23 appearances in front of his own fans.
The former Paris Saint-Germain superstar has the speed and eye for goal to cause Arsenal tons of problems, especially with the Gunners unable to call upon the services of key defender Gabriel.
Passionate affair expected in Madrid
Real’s players will be ready to do anything in order to succeed and they face an Arsenal side who will be willing to commit fouls in order to slow down their opponents.
Both teams will be desperate to secure their spot in the final four of the Champions League, and Real have already shown their passion throughout the campaign.
Los Blancos’ players have collected 35 yellow cards so far, the highest in the competition, while they have committed 144 fouls.
Both managers will be happy to see their players leave everything on the line, so we could be in for a very feisty affair.
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