UCL: Arsenal prepare for Real Madrid comeback in Champions League quarter-final clash
The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is approaching its thrilling conclusion, with the quarter-finals in full swing and the semi-final picture starting to take shape.
Barcelona and PSG have already secured their spots in the final four, shifting the spotlight to tonight’s blockbuster showdown between reigning champions Real Madrid and Arsenal at the Bernabéu.
Trailing 3–0 from the first leg at the Emirates, Real Madrid will look to stars like Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Vinícius Júnior to inspire a dramatic turnaround. However, they’ll face a stern test against Arsenal’s resolute defence.
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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: INTER MILAN vs. BAYERN MUNICH
Elsewhere, the clash between Inter Milan and Bayern München is shaping up to be another nail-biter. Inter hold a 2–1 advantage after a first-leg win in Munich and are riding a 14-match unbeaten streak at home in the Champions League—the longest active run in the tournament. Their recent triumph in Munich also ended Bayern’s 22-game unbeaten home record in European competition.
In addition, Inter are unbeaten in their last 12 games across all competitions and come into the tie on the back of a 3–1 league victory.
REMONTADA
When asked about Real Madrid’s chances of overturning the deficit, Jude Bellingham grinned and simply said, “Remontada.” The word—Spanish for “comeback”—has become a rallying cry across Madrid.
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Bellingham told reporters;
It’s a night made for Real Madrid. You can’t come into games like this thinking there’s going to be anything other than a comeback. There’s pressure, but that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it?
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed confidence ahead of the second leg, stating, “We have everything it takes to overturn the tie.”
In response to the growing buzz around the clash, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta remained focused, saying, “Our priority is to concentrate on ourselves and control what happens on the pitch. We need to believe in our ability to outperform them and win.”
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