Arsenal vs. Real Madrid predicted lineups, projected starting XI: Bukayo Saka returns for Champions League

Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals against Arsenal comes at a consistent moment for both teams in their pursuit of silverware, even if both parties collide in different positions.

The first stage takes place at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium on TuesdayAs a result, the Gunners can set the tone of a most important week at home. Arsenal has been the more consistent of the two teams in the Champions League game, but in some respects enter this specific band with their backs to the wall. The Champions League is their last chance to win a trophy this season, although their failure to reach the semi -final in the last 19 years shows how difficult this task could be.

However, the importance of this draw is not under the spell for manager Mikel Arteta, who said it will be the most important games of his management career.

“100%. The excitement around the club, the people, this is the stage that we want to be, where Arsenal must be consistent,” said Arteta on Monday in his press conference before the game. “That’s why I came to football, that’s why I came to management and especially for this football club. It is 20 years ago that we had this kind of game and for us it is a great opportunity to build our own story and this is what we are for here.”

Bukayo Saka and Mikel Arteta strive for ‘Writing our own story’ against Real Madrid in Champions League Quarters

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That said, Arteta will have certain line -up choices to come for Tuesday’s collision. Although Bukayo Saka is available for selection at the right time, the Gunners will be without Gabriel after he sustained a seasonal hamstring injury last week. His absence contributes to a growing list of non-available players for Arsenal, including Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz after they had had long-term problems in the winter.

As far as Real Madrid is concerned, manager Carlo Ancelotti is once again instructed to find a balance with his stars strewn but sometimes uneven team. Expect that Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior deserve a place in the line -up, while Ancelotti continues to find players to make up for the absences of Dani Ceballos, who will miss this draw with a muscle problem, and Dani Carvajal while he recovers from an ACL tear. This includes finding a role for the flexible Federico Valverde, which offers a wide range of solutions for Real Madrid.

“There is a question mark about where [he’ll play]”Ancleotti said Monday.” He is doing so many things well, he can play in the middle or on the flank. I will think about that. “

Here is a look at the projected Line -ups for Arsenal’s Champions League collision with Real Madrid.

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Predicted line -Ups for Arsenal vs. Real Madrid

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

Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois; Lucas Vazquez, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba; Rodrygo, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham; Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior

How to look at Arsenal versus Real Madrid, Opportunities

• Date: Tuesday, April 8 | Time3 pm
• Location: Emirates Stadium – London
• Live stream: Paramount+
• Chances: Arsenal +125; Drawing +220; Real Madrid +230