Champions League: Arsenal vs Real Madrid Predicted Teams

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Predicted Teams for Arsenal-Real Madrid in the Champions League

Real Madrid vs. Arsenal: Champions League Quarter-Final Preview

Real Madrid is set to take on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash. The match is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 21:00 CEST, and both teams are dealing with key absences due to injuries and suspensions.

Injury Woes for Both Sides

Arsenal is missing several key players like Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Gabriel Jesus. On the other hand, Real Madrid is without Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos, Dani Carvajal, and Eder Militao. Both teams will also be missing a player each due to suspension – Aurelien Tchouameni for Real Madrid and Raheem Sterling for Arsenal.

Players at Risk of Missing Second Leg

Real Madrid has several players at risk of missing the second leg, including Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga, Antonio Rudiger, Vinicius Junior, Lucas Vazquez, and Endrick Felipe. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is also at risk of missing the next leg. In contrast, Arsenal only has Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber in a similar situation.

Arsenal-Real Madrid Predicted Teams
Image via Marca

Predicted Line-ups and Key Players

Despite reports suggesting different full-back choices, Real Madrid is expected to field David Alaba and Lucas Vazquez in those positions. The return of Thibaut Courtois from injury is a significant boost for the team. Marca predicts a strong midfield with Thomas Partey, Mikel Merino, and Bukayo Saka making a return.

Both Marca and Diario AS back Jakub Kiwior and William Saliba to feature in Arsenal’s defense. The line-ups for both teams seem to be in agreement, with minor uncertainties surrounding the starting roles of Modric and Vazquez for Real Madrid.

Recent Form and Expectations

Real Madrid comes into the match after a loss, a draw, and a win in their recent games but has faced criticism for their defensive performances. Meanwhile, Arsenal drew with Everton over the weekend after a midweek victory against Fulham.

Both teams will be looking to secure a positive result in the first leg to gain an advantage heading into the second leg of the quarter-final tie.

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