Real Madrid vs Arsenal Prediction & Tips
The first match turned out to be a real disaster for Real Madrid: 0-3 and no goals scored. This is the second consecutive defeat for Ancelotti’s team in the current European cycle, again without effective action. To advance to the semi-finals, the ‘merengues’ now need to perform a feat: win with a difference of at least four goals. A three-goal win will take the match into extra time.
History knows of only one case in which Real Madrid managed to overcome a similar handicap in the Champions Cup: in 1976 against Derby County. Then, everything was decided in extra time, where the Madrid side beat the English side. However, the ‘Santiago Bernabéu’ remains a fortress: 6 wins in the last 7 Champions League home games confirm that this Real Madrid is capable of a lot at their stadium.
The victory over Real Madrid was not only a resounding statement for Arsenal, but also a continuation of an impressive run: it is now seven consecutive matches without defeat in the Champions League, with six wins and only one draw. Moreover, five of these victories have come in emphatic wins, underlining the current strength of Arteta’s side.
