Real Madrid vs Arsenal Prediction, 02:00 April 17: Bernabeu Support

Match review

While the “blockbuster” Kylian Mbappe was still waiting for his first goal from a direct free kick, Arsenal’s £105 million contract – Declan Rice – made the Emirates Stadium explode with two super goals from set pieces in just 12 minutes.

Even free-kick legend Roberto Carlos, who played for Real and was in the stands, could hardly help but applaud as Rice drew a perfect curve over the wall, before sending the ball into the dead corner with an unstoppable shot. Not only that, Mikel Merino also contributed a one-touch masterpiece that completely collapsed Real.

The magical night at the Emirates is considered the most glorious in the history of this stadium, and the "King" Real also had to accept the reality: they had just lost the first leg of a knockout match of C1 with a difference of 3 goals or more, something that has only happened 5 times in the history of the club.

Real have been eliminated in four of their previous five attempts, with the only exception being a 5-1 comeback against Derby County in 1976, after losing the first leg 4-1.

However, as Man City and Chelsea have experienced, Champions League nights at the Bernabeu are always filled with magic. But history is not on Real's side: they have only twice beaten the English representatives by a margin of four goals, most recently against Tottenham in the 2011 quarter-finals (4-0).

Form, head-to-head history

Last weekend, Real only narrowly beat Alaves thanks to a goal from Camavinga, who will miss this match due to a red card in the first leg. Mbappe was also sent off, but fortunately it only affects La Liga.

Real have not failed to score at the Bernabeu in the Champions League since December 2018 against CSKA Moscow. However, they have also conceded in each of their last 10 home games in the Champions League – a good sign for Arsenal, especially when they cannot rely on defence alone to maintain their advantage.

Despite missing Havertz, Jesus and Gabriel Magalhaes in the first leg, Arsenal still destroyed Real in a spectacular way and deserved to be in the semi-finals - something they have only done twice in their history and for the first time since 2009.

The only regret is that the Gunners failed to score more than three goals despite having 11 shots on target, equalling Real's record in a knockout match. A 1-1 draw with Brentford last weekend left their Premier League title hopes in doubt, but it was also their ninth consecutive unbeaten game and Arsenal have scored in each of their last eight.

The last time they visited the Bernabeu, Thierry Henry scored the only goal as Arsenal won 1-0 in 2006. And to this day, Real have never beaten Arsenal in an official match.

Force situation

Real Madrid will be without Camavinga due to suspension (2 yellow cards in the first leg), but will welcome the return of Tchouameni as a replacement. Militao and Carvajal are long-term absentees due to injury, while Mendy and Lunin are doubtful. Bellingham and Vinicius Jr were kept on last weekend and are ready to start.

Arsenal: Jorginho, Jesus, Gabriel, Havertz, Tomiyasu and Calafiori are out due to injury. Partey and Ben White have recovered in time.

Expected lineup:

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Alaba; Tchouameni, Modric; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr; Mbappe

Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Merino, Martinelli

Score prediction : Real Madrid 2-1 Arsenal (Arsenal win 4-2 on aggregate).

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