6 Real Madrid players face suspension against Arsenal in the Champions League
Real Madrid will host Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening in the second leg of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
Arsenal vs. Real Madrid
Spanish newspaper Sport reported that Real Madrid will play Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals with six players at risk of missing the second leg, scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, at the Santiago Bernabéu. This risk could be exacerbated by yellow cards received during tonight’s match.
The newspaper indicated that the list of players at risk for the Royal Club includes Vinicius Junior, Rudiger, Luka Modrić, Eduardo Camavinga, Lucas Vázquez, and Endrick. Real Madrid will also be without French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni for tonight’s match due to suspension.
Real Madrid secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals after a thrilling battle against their neighbors, Atletico Madrid, in the round of 16. The match ended in a 2-2 draw on aggregate, with Real Madrid securing their place on penalties.
Arsenal vs. Real
Arsenal, led by Spaniard Mikel Arteta, is seeking to continue its Champions League adventure in pursuit of the title this season. The Gunners are eager to make amends for their fans’ frustrations after their chances of winning the English Premier League title became virtually impossible against league leaders Liverpool, who are now on the verge of clinching the title.
On the other hand, Real Madrid, led by veteran Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, are seeking to win against Arsenal at home and in front of their fans to facilitate their mission before the second leg, as they seek to continue their journey towards retaining the Champions League title.
In their last Premier League match, Arsenal drew 1-1 with Everton and remain second, 11 points behind Liverpool. Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Valencia in their last La Liga match and remain second, four points behind Barcelona.
Arsenal vs. Real Madrid
Mikel Arteta revealed the position of Englishman Bukayo Saka in the match against Real Madrid, confirming that the player is ready to start.
Bukayo Saka was absent from the Arsenal squad for up to four months due to an injury he sustained with the Gunners in the Premier League, before recently returning to action.
Real Madrid’s squad saw the return of Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois after recovering from his injury and joining the club’s training today, while Castilla trio Jacobo, Lorenzo, and Gonzalo were called up.
Real Madrid will miss Andriy Lunin, Ferland Mendy, Dani Carvajal, and Militao against Arsenal due to injury, while Tchouameni is suspended and Dani Ceballos is unfit.
