Arsenal and Real Madrid face off tonight at the Emirates in a highly anticipated Champions League Quarter-Final first leg. Arsenal, despite a recent draw against Everton in the Premier Leauge, have a strong home record in Europe this season. The return of star man Bukayo Saka is a significant boost for the Gunners, though they will be without Gabriel in defence after he picked up an injury against Fulham.
Real Madrid, the reigning European champions, arrive in London with their own injury concerns but boast a formidable squad packed with experience and attacking talent, including Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior. While Real Madrid have never played a competitive game at the Emirates, their pedigree in this competition is undeniable. Expect a tactical encounter with both sides wary of conceding an away goal, making for a potentially cagey but compelling first leg.
