UEFA Champions League Quarter Finals Real Madrid Vs Arsenal 2nd Leg: Predicted Lineups And Where To Watch

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UEFA Champions League Quarter Finals Real Madrid vs Arsenal 2nd Leg

The pick of the Champions League quarter final matchups, this match will be the retro Champions league clash that will either see the current champions crash out or the Gunners choking yet another time.

The 1st leg was all Arsenal magic, from the double whammy free-kicks by Declan Rice or the finish by Merino. It’s said that lightning never strikes twice, but the Emirates witnessed it twice when declan Rice induced moments of magic against the most decorated club in the competition’s history. 

David Beckham-eque but Roberto Carlos like spin on the ball, Rice took inspiration from two Madrid legends and made the night his own. Courtois, one of the very best, had no chance for both of the free-kicks and could only appreciate the tekkers from the Rice-man. 

Criticised a lot for not being very technical and also the expensive tag, he showed what it means to be standing at the biggest stage and score 2 worldies against the Los Blancos. Arsenal have a comfortable 3 goal lead going into the 2nd leg. 

Real Madrid Vs Arsenal 2nd leg Analysis

Any other team in the world or any other stadium in the world, the tie would have been considered over. But its REAL MADRID at their home. Santiago Bernanbeu will come alive once again to witness the Champions league nights. 

The only stadium in the world to witness comebacks for a living and what other place to do it than in the Champions League quarter finals. Arsenal might be comfortable on the lead but Madrid will be adrenaline loaded on revenge. The hunt will start from the 1st second and will not be easy for Arsenal to contain the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham.

Not at all an easy task for Carlo Ancelotti’s men who have done this before but the magnitude is a bit high, overcoming a 3 goal lead means an all-attacking display from the men in white for the full 90. 

The 90 minutes usually last a bit longer in the Bernabeu and it will not be easy for either team but a cracker of a match is guaranteed by the European giants. If Arsenal score another goal the tie will be truly over but if Madrid score within the first 15-20 minutes, the match will be guaranteed an exciting finale. 

A lot will depend on Mbappe and Vini, who need to start firing regularly in the Champions League, especially Vini, who has looked a bit off his game this season. His abilities are never doubted but his output has not been up to his standards. 

Real Madrid Vs Arsenal 2nd leg Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid:
Courtois; Vasquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Alaba; Tchouameni, Valverde; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr; Mbappe

Arsenal:
Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Merino, Martinelli

Real Madrid Vs Arsenal 2nd leg where to watch and Live Stream

United States (12.00 PM); New York (3.00 PM)(16th April), Paramount+, TUDN

United Kingdom (8.00 PM)(16th April), TNT, Amazon Prime

India (12.30 AM)(17th April), Sony network and Sony Liv

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