Real Madrid vs Arsenal predictions: Los Blancos can make things tricky
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- Both teams have scored in nine of Real Madrid's last 10 competitive home games
- Arsenal have conceded in seven of their last 10 away matches
- Recommended bet: Real Madrid to win and both teams to score
A brilliant brace from new-found free-kick specialist Declan Rice helped Arsenal to a commanding 3-0 first-leg lead over defending European champions Real Madrid last week and now they must see out the tie in the Spanish capital on Wednesday.
The Bernabeu faithful have seen their team lift the UEFA Champions League a record 15 times, but their chances of a record-extending 16th triumph are looking bleak after the disappointment of the first leg.
Team news
Kylian Mbappe was sent off at the weekend but that has no bearing on his continental availability and he should be well-rested ahead of this crucial second-leg tie.
Eduardo Camavinga is suspended after being sent off at the Emirates, though and will be replaced by Aurelien Tchouameni, who returns from a suspension of his own.
Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal are ruled out through injury, while Ferland Mendy and Andriy Lunin are both serious doubts.
Arsenal midfield duo Jorginho and Thomas Partey are both doubts after picking up knocks against Brentford.
Ben White is also fighting for fitness, with this trio potentially joining a lengthy injury list that includes Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Riccardo Calafiori.
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The stats
Both teams to score has landed in three of Arsenal’s last four matches, while the Gunners have won five of their last 10 away games.
Real Madrid have won seven of their last 10 home matches and they have scored 12 and conceded 10 in their last five home fixtures.
Prediction
Real Madrid have a mountain to climb after three second-half goals left the defending European holders facing a 3-0 deficit in the Champions League quarter-finals, but they are unlikely to take the second leg lying down when Arsenal travel to the Bernabeu on Wednesday.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side have overcome improbable odds before on their road to becoming Europe’s most successful side, but their necessity to play in a forward-thinking manner on Wednesday could allow Mikel Arteta’s side a chance to hit back.
Real have only kept one clean sheet in their last 12 competitive home matches, but they have scored 36 times in this period and haven’t failed to score at home in the Champions League since 2018.
Despite occasionally lacking the winning touch, Arsenal have been a tough side to beat at any ground this season, but Arteta will be happy to settle for any result that secures passage through to the semi-finals in Madrid.
This could lead to the Gunners sitting back and defending their aggregate lead while behind on the night, making a home win and both teams to score an appealing option.
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