Arsenal vs Real Madrid Lineup: Will Bukayo Saka start in Champions League quarterfinal tonight? Check details here
Arsenal vs. Real Madrid is one of the most-awaited matches; the duo is going to face each other in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after 2009. On the other hand, the Arsenal fans are worried about today's line-up, as their key player, Bukayo Saka, has been injured for over three months. Read for more details.
The UEFA Champions League is back with a mouthwatering blockbuster quarterfinal clash between Arsenal and Real Madrid. Arsenal is all set to welcome Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Arsenal vs. Real Madrid is one of the most-awaited matches; the duo is going to face each other in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after 2009. On the other hand, the Arsenal fans are worried about today's line-up, as their key player, Bukayo Saka, has been injured for over three months.
For Arsenal, the first leg promises to be a calculative affair, with both teams likely to approach the match cautiously. Arsenal is mostly going to rely on their pressing structure and home advantage to contain Madrid's threat.
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Will Bukayo Saka play tonight?
According to One Football, Bukayo Saka has been building his fitness gradually, and he is expected to return to the starting XI. The Gunner's star winger, Saka, is fit again after featuring in their last two matches.
Arsenal's coach, Mikel Arteta, in his latest press conference, mentioned that Saka is ready to go and all the careful things are already done. "Now it's about putting him on the grass at the right moment," he added.
Simply Saka.
¡ª Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 4, 2025
The slow-mo view of Bukayo's comeback goal ?? pic.twitter.com/ZW8xfVR8Ck
A look at the line-up for Arsenal and Real Madrid
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, ?degaard, Rice, Partey, Saka, Merino, Martinelli
Real Madrid: Courtois, Valverde, Asensio, Rudiger, Fran Garcia, Modric, Camavinga, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius
What's the recent form?
Arsenal has come into a tie with Everton, which is currently positioned at 15th in the Premier League table and has won its last four matches. But just before that, Arsenal won two London derbies against Fulham and Chelsea.
For Real Madrid, the weekend was quiet as they lost 2-1 to Valencia at home. On the other hand, Vinicius had a chance to put Los Blancos ahead from the spot, but he missed the penalty against Liverpool.
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