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Real Madrid host Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final second leg this evening looking to overturn a 3-0 deficit in front of their home fans.
The Gunners won the first leg in London in comprehensive fashion thanks to two goals from free kicks taken by Declan Rice and a third strike from Mikel Merino. Arsenal know that anything but a big defeat will be enough to send them through to the last four stage of the competition where they would face PSG after the French champions defeated Aston Villa yesterday.
Madrid, who are also aiming to catch Barcelona in LaLiga, will not believe they are out of this tie especially with their recent history of overturning losing causes to progress in the Champions League.
Jude Bellingham revealed that the hosts are focused on winning saying: “We believe so. You can’t come into a game like this thinking that there’s going to be anything other than a comeback. That’s the way we’re thinking about the game.”
How can I watch it?
In the UK, the game will be televised on TNT Sports 1 with coverage beginning at 7pm. TNT Sports subscribers can also watch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Mike Jones16 April 2025 17:10
When is Real Madrid vs Arsenal?
The Champions League quarter-final second leg will kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday 16 April at Santiago Bernabeau in Madrid.
Mike Jones16 April 2025 17:05
Real Madrid vs Arsenal
Real Madrid host Arsenal in a Champions League quarter-final second leg hoping to pull off one of the great comebacks and book a place in the next round when the teams clash at the Santiago Bernabeau.
The Spanish giants trail the Gunners by three goals after two exceptional free kicks from Declan Rice and a late third from Mikel Merino gave Arsenal a superb victory at the Emirates Stadium a week ago.
Mikel Arteta’s side second in the Premier League but are 13 points behind leaders Liverpool meaning their hopes of winning silverware this season are best founded in this competition.
Madrid have history of surprising teams, especially English clubs, with comeback wins but they have never beaten the Gunners in competitive competition.
Mike Jones16 April 2025 17:00
Good evening!
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Champions League action as Real Madrid host Arsenal in a crucial second leg fixture.
The two teams go toe-to-toe in the quarter-finals with Arsenal holding a 3-0 advantage after dominating proceedings at the Emirates last week.
Madrid have a history of spectacular comebacks and will need to be on their best form tonight if they hope to get through to the next stage of the competition while Arsenal must avoid defeat to ensure they easily make it through.
We’ll have all the team news, line-ups and latest updates throughout the night so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 8pm.
Mike Jones16 April 2025 15:07
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