Real Madrid host Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday, April 16, needing a miracle to overturn a 3-0 first-leg defeat in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
The defending champions were outclassed at the Emirates and must deliver one of their most iconic European nights to avoid elimination. Arsenal, meanwhile, are on the brink of a rare semi-final return.
⚪Real Madrid Aim for Bernabeu Magic | Home Win = 1.75💵
Los Blancos were humbled in North London, conceding three goals without reply — a rare European embarrassment for Carlo Ancelotti's side. However, Madrid’s legendary Champions League pedigree, especially at the Bernabéu, gives them hope.
They’ve overcome worse before — centuries ago against Derby County in 1976, Anderlecht in 84, and Monchengladbach in 85, with all of them being from 3 goals down or more, but most famously and recently against Man City in 2022.
Despite just a narrow 1-0 league win over Alaves at the weekend, Madrid’s stars are expected to rise on this massive night with the world watching.
🔴Arsenal Close to Historic Semi-final | Away Win = 4.61💵
Mikel Arteta’s side stunned the football world with a breathtaking first-leg performance, headlined by Declan Rice’s set-piece brilliance and a Merino strike.
Arsenal are now unbeaten in nine matches and have scored in each of their last eight. They’ll aim to finish the job despite a tricky weekend draw against Brentford.
The Gunners have never lost to Real Madrid in a competitive match, and another disciplined display, buoyed by their impeccable defensive record of not conceding more than 2 goals in a game in their last 78 matches, could seal a famous night for Arteta’s side.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Real Madrid will be without Camavinga (suspension), Militao, and Carvajal (knee injuries), while Mendy and Lunin remain doubtful. Tchouameni returns and should partner Bellingham and Kroos in midfield.
Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham are expected to start after being rested on Sunday, with Kylian Mbappe still seeking his first UCL free-kick goal.
Arsenal have concerns over Partey, Jorginho, and Ben White after knocks vs Brentford. Calafiori and Jesus are ruled out, but Jurrien Timber and Bukayo Saka return to the XI.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.41💵
⚽ Real Madrid have scored in 27 of their last 28 UCL home matches, including their 3-0 and 2-2 win over Man City and Atletico Madrid this season. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 2.5 = 1.91.
⚽ Arsenal had not conceded more than 2 goals in their last 78 games. | Specials Market: Away/Draw & Over 1.5 = 2.50
With Madrid chasing an unlikely comeback and Arsenal looking to end their 15-year semi-final wait, this clash promises drama under the Bernabéu lights.
🔗You can check out the UCL game Real Madrid vs Arsenal on MSport.
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