Real Madrid vs. Arsenal predicted lineups: Projected XI as Mikel Arteta, Carlo Ancelotti deal with issues

It is now or never for Real Madrid afterwards 3-0 losing Arsenal in the first stage of their Champions League Quartefinal Matchup. It would be a historical comeback to beat the Gunners and overcome a shortage of three goals, but if a team is possible, it is Real Madrid for their home fans. But if they are going to develop a comeback, Carlo Ancelotti will be forced to make some changes to the XI, although he would probably like to make something after such a heavy defeat.

For Arsenal, things are much clearer because Mikel Arteta wants to lean on their defense that it did so well to limit the opportunities of Real Madrid in the Emirates. It will be more difficult to do that away from home, but defending is this season of Arsenal’s bread and butter, so they will be more than prepared to do that, even if it is in unfavorable circumstances with which Real Madrid is confronted away from home.

Thomas Partey and Ben White are both suitable for the game, but may not start after picking up for Arsenal. On the side of Real Madrid, Ancelotti Aurelien Tchouameni gets back from the suspension, but loses Eduardo Camavinga to suspension because he picks up a red card in the first stage. It is a step forward and another back for Los Blancos, but that is exactly how their injury problems have raised their heads this season.

After a poor performance in the first stage, it would be logical for David Alaba to be on the couch and Ancelotti will also need the balance of Fede Valverde in midfield. It is something that could make the defense worse, but by scoring three or more goals to have a chance here, the defense must come as a second thought, because the best chance of Real Madrid will come by pushing the pace and pining Arsenal with their attack.

If Pedey cannot go for Arsenal, they can slide Mikel Merino back to midfield and bring Leandro Trossard to the attack because Arteta has many options at his disposal. With Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard Healthy, Arsenal will create opportunities to test Thibaut Courtois and the Real Madrid defense, but they need their midfield and defensive balance to prevent them from being flooded in the collision. The person who first scores will secure a huge psychological advantage in the match, but that is what this will make an intriguing draw, despite the difference with three goals.

Predicted line -Ups

Real Madrid: Raul Assencius,

Arsenal: David Raya, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Jakub Kiwior, William Saliba, Jurrien Timber, Mikel Merino, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka

How to Real Madrid vs. Arsenal can view, opportunities

• Date: Wednesday, April 16 | Time3 pm
• Location: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium – Madrid, Spain
• Live stream: Paramount+
• Chances: Real Madrid -140; Sign +300; Arsenal +340