UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season

[Hanadawa]

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I think no one will doubt that Real Madrid will win the match. Based on data from UEFA.com, the two teams have only met twice. With the result of 1 draw and 1 Real Madrid win. Of course we can't use this as a benchmark because they are not teams from the same league and they have only met twice. But in the last few matches I saw Arsenal get several draws even though they have never lost. But on the other hand Real Madrid's performance is also not so dominant. Arsenal gets the advantage because they are playing at home but we all know the mentality of Real Madrid players is the best. I predict that even though Real Madrid will lose this match, in the end they will qualify for the semifinals either because of a win in the second leg or through a penalty shootout.

[Helena Yu]

It is true that Real Madrid is having problems especially in its defense line, plus their goalkeepers Lunin and Courtois are injured ahead of the first leg of Real Madrid and Arsenal, but Curtous is known to still be able to appear when Madrid plays Valencia later, but I think Carlo Ancelotti will not force this goalkeeper if he is still sick because it is feared that it could worsen his condition, while Lunin himself has a muscle injury so Ancelotti has no choice but to use their substitute, namely young goalkeeper Fran González, hopefully he can give his best performance at this important moment.

If both Courtois and Lunin are still injured until the match against Arsenal, it will be exciting to watch.

We know Real Madrid should definitely qualify for the next round, but their third goalkeeper namely Fran Gonzalez is a nothing goalkeeper. His market value is just 50K Euros, a completely trash player.

He either get spotlight or blamed from all fans.

[Ojima-ojo]

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This is Champion's league mate. Things can turn around pretty quick. I would say I trust Real Madrid but in the first leg and with that shaky defense? Anything can happen. I am giving all the teams a benefit of doubt until the end of the second leg.

Real Madrid could field their best squad when they face Arsenal in the first leg of their UCL quarter-finals after UEFA said they would not suspend any Madrid players for their actions after beating Atletico. Real Madrid must stay focused and must not underestimate their opponents because every team has the same goal.
Arsenal could spring a surprise as Real Madrid defence has looked very weak in recent games, Ancelotti must quickly fix these shortcomings.

Source: Fabrizio Romano

Let's see what can come out of all the hype, although Real Madrid is my club and I wish them to win the trophy this season then Asernal is a big club also and Asernal can tumble many Many Cubs ambitions in that season.


For that, Real Madrid will have to be highly prepared to meet one of the strongest resistance benchmarks and after they can win, only then can aim at that trophy if not it going to be a tough fight between the two clubs that are topping the league this season.

[G_Besar]

Champions League is a very interesting league and it has a very spectacular games. Real Madrid are like a team who are made for this champions leagues games, they always have luck on there side. And not just the luck they know how to play in the Champions League, it always seems like they are made for this league. I will be anticipating what Arteta will have in his Arsenal to unleash on Real Madrid. But to be fair to Arsenal I just feel like Madrid is going to give them a game for their money. Gabriel getting injured and out of the season is a huge blow for Arsenal , because he is one of there best defenders. But it’s a game of football nobody can really be 100% sure of his prediction. So let’s see what the game brings

There will be wins and losses, but because everyone will not know which team will win and lose, that is what makes football interesting to watch. Especially if this competition is the Champions League where the caste is slightly higher than other leagues so that has required all teams to be able to give their all here in order to win. But when a team that has won more Champions League titles faces a team that has never won the Champions League (Arsenal), of course almost everyone will be more confident in a win for Real Madrid, not for Arsenal.

[KingsDen]

Real Madrid could field their best squad when they face Arsenal in the first leg of their UCL quarter-finals after UEFA said they would not suspend any Madrid players for their actions after beating Atletico. Real Madrid must stay focused and must not underestimate their opponents because every team has the same goal.
Arsenal could spring a surprise as Real Madrid defence has looked very weak in recent games, Ancelotti must quickly fix these shortcomings.

Source: Fabrizio Romano

Before now, I was being so bold to say that Real Madrid will eliminate Arsenal even in a twinkle of an eye. But I have changed my stance since I saw Saka play against Fulham. Since Bukayo Saka is back, there is great hope for Arsenal. I so much believe the capacity of Saka and I know he could pull surprices even when not expected.

I have known the Champions league and how it works. Team doesn't win CL but individuals do. Saka might decide to pull a surprise that day and that will be it.

[Luzin]

Let's see what can come out of all the hype, although Real Madrid is my club and I wish them to win the trophy this season then Asernal is a big club also and Asernal can tumble many Many Cubs ambitions in that season.

No, Arsenal will lose. I am very confident in Madrid's current condition. The Arsenal vs Madrid match in 2005/2006 Madrid indeed lost and failed in the last 16 of the UCL. Indeed the first leg they will play in England, I think Arsenal have the advantage of the support of the crowd. But you have to remember how Madrid played against Man City? They are able to win at home and away. I think Arsenal have to be careful, they have an opponent with experience and the most UCL champions. But all opportunities can happen, there is always a big difference when in the UCL.

[Akbarkoe]

Ancelotti really had to pay attention to their defense line, yesterday's match indeed opened the eyes of Real Madrid competitors that indeed the location of Real Madrid's defense was very easy to break by Real Sociedad players in the Copa Del Rey match, of course Arteta could also see this opportunity as a way to surpass Real Madrid in the Champions League match.

But are you thought of something that might be an Ancelotti plan for their matches in a very important match like the Champions League, where they show that they have weaknesses in one point that is only to deceive their strongest opponents, because we know that Ancelotti is quite cunning in doing strategy, if this is true maybe it is really deliberate.

Actually looking at what Ancelotti did in terms of defense I don't see any plan because looking at the match against Sociedad before it was purely because the players' abilities did not develop, especially for Alaba who did play badly in this match so I don't think there is a special reason about any plan because the capacity of the defense is like that and the performance depends on the performance of the players also on the field.

But for the Champions League, it's a different matter and it's hard to avoid that Madrid always have a great winning DNA so no matter how bad the players perform they can always get the win and in the final they always win. In the last few seasons it has always happened like that even when they also won 2 times in the last 3 seasons it looked the same when facing strong opponents like Manchester City or Liverpool but in the end the mentality and strong champion DNA has always been the difference for Madrid who always managed to get the trophy.

Yes, we don't know if it's a strategy to outwit their opponents so that they think that facing Real Madrid looks easy but when in fact it's just a mere opinion to conquer their opponents, but indeed if you look at yesterday's match it looks that Real Madrid is very bad I admit it.

And that's what's strange to me personally too, why and why Real Madrid can be so confident in the champions league, as if the league is only for them, but we can't rule out the possibility that indeed the pressure in the champions league is certainly much greater and Real Madrid already has a way to conquer its opponents by playing a game pattern of emphasizing the mentality of its opponents that can make Real Madrid able to play much better in matches in the champions league, now we are waiting against Arsenal which basically Arsenal never qualify and even only become extras in the champions league whether the curse will disappear by beating the king in the champions league? That's interesting!

[Republikcoin.com]

It's with experience that Ancelotti will use to play Arteta, and you know what that means. The one with much experience will definitely win the game. Real Madrid is the most experienced and best club in UCL and that's what people are not considering. No matter how worst Real Madrid performance is, when it comes to UCL, they always put in their best to be victoroius over their opponents. Arsenal is not exceptional.

Although Arsenal is not great in the Champions League, Real Madrid must also play very well when facing Arsenal because in the Champions League there is no word to underestimate the opponent even though the opponent is still less experienced in the Champions League. I am also sure that Ancelotti will use his best way to be able to beat Arsenal, but I want to see Real Madrid use their main goalkeeper as usual, not a young goalkeeper like in the match that is being played now in La Liga.

[Fuso.hp]

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This is Champion's league mate. Things can turn around pretty quick. I would say I trust Real Madrid but in the first leg and with that shaky defense? Anything can happen. I am giving all the teams a benefit of doubt until the end of the second leg.

Real Madrid could field their best squad when they face Arsenal in the first leg of their UCL quarter-finals after UEFA said they would not suspend any Madrid players for their actions after beating Atletico. Real Madrid must stay focused and must not underestimate their opponents because every team has the same goal.
Arsenal could spring a surprise as Real Madrid defence has looked very weak in recent games, Ancelotti must quickly fix these shortcomings.

Source: Fabrizio Romano

Arsenal's second position in the points table in the Premier League means that Arsenal must consider Real Madrid as a tough opponent. The English Premier League is always a competitive league where most of the teams except for the good ones can't make it to the top of the points table. Real Madrid is a professional team so I think no matter how easy the opponent comes against them they will never underestimate that opponent. Real Madrid must be planning separately for the important Champions League match between Real Madrid vs Arsenal and working on how to win as well as how to find out Arsenal's weaknesses. In addition, the current manager of Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, is trying to find out the things that Arsenal can use any weakness of Real Madrid to move forward. The good thing for Real Madrid is that their key players are in good form at the moment so if they can give their best against Arsenal on the field then surely Real Madrid will have more chances to win.

[irhact]

Real Madrid could field their best squad when they face Arsenal in the first leg of their UCL quarter-finals after UEFA said they would not suspend any Madrid players for their actions after beating Atletico. Real Madrid must stay focused and must not underestimate their opponents because every team has the same goal.
Arsenal could spring a surprise as Real Madrid defence has looked very weak in recent games, Ancelotti must quickly fix these shortcomings.

Source: Fabrizio Romano

It is true that Real Madrid is having problems especially in its defense line, plus their goalkeepers Lunin and Courtois are injured ahead of the first leg of Real Madrid and Arsenal, but Curtous is known to still be able to appear when Madrid plays Valencia later, but I think Carlo Ancelotti will not force this goalkeeper if he is still sick because it is feared that it could worsen his condition, while Lunin himself has a muscle injury so Ancelotti has no choice but to use their substitute, namely young goalkeeper Fran González, hopefully he can give his best performance at this important moment.

Well the defense of Madrid may seem poor but there's a complementary forward and solid midfield that helps make up for all of that such that they may be able  to get a good number of goal that can make up fir every defensive error that may cost them a goal so if their opponent is getting a goal they have the chances of getting two goals that could be a good cover for the conceded goals already so it may not be so much of a challenge except Arsenal gets some exceptionality that enables tham beat the midfield severally and get to Madrid's defence and get them some good number of goal to keep Madrid behind and them ahead.

[Fiatless]

Real Madrid could field their best squad when they face Arsenal in the first leg of their UCL quarter-finals after UEFA said they would not suspend any Madrid players for their actions after beating Atletico. Real Madrid must stay focused and must not underestimate their opponents because every team has the same goal.
Arsenal could spring a surprise as Real Madrid defence has looked very weak in recent games, Ancelotti must quickly fix these shortcomings.

Source: Fabrizio Romano

Big clubs usually receive special treatment from UEFA. I don't know if other clubs will be given the chance of avoiding suspension by paying a fine. Real Madrid will be willing to pay even more than €40,000 to allow Antonio Rudiger to feature in that match against Arsenal. With these suspensions overturned, the Los Blancos are set to give the Gunners a big fight for the semi-finals ticket. I just hope another club will receive the same lenient option if they are in the same situation as the reigning champions.

[Mate2237]

Real Madrid could field their best squad when they face Arsenal in the first leg of their UCL quarter-finals after UEFA said they would not suspend any Madrid players for their actions after beating Atletico. Real Madrid must stay focused and must not underestimate their opponents because every team has the same goal.
Arsenal could spring a surprise as Real Madrid defence has looked very weak in recent games, Ancelotti must quickly fix these shortcomings.

Source: Fabrizio Romano

Big clubs usually receive special treatment from UEFA. I don't know if other clubs will be given the chance of avoiding suspension by paying a fine. Real Madrid will be willing to pay even more than €40,000 to allow Antonio Rudiger to feature in that match against Arsenal. With these suspensions overturned, the Los Blancos are set to give the Gunners a big fight for the semi-finals ticket. I just hope another club will receive the same lenient option if they are in the same situation as the reigning champions.

This is a big boost for Madrid going into the first leg of this encounter because madrid has not been getting good results so this is a good news for madrid especially in the defense because rudigar is one player that is strong and defend with all his strengths, I expect madrid to get a win in the first leg so that going into the second leg they will not be under any pressure to play.

When it comes to the champions League Madrid has a way of getting results today lose to Valencia in the domestic league should propel Madrid to get a good result going into this game, because arsenal too is not that fantastic with the way they played today they could only manage to get a draw against everton today in the premier League

[Lillominato89]

I wouldn't give up on Arsenal in the match against Real Madrid. Real Madrid, despite being a team full of champions, struggled a lot to reach the quarter-finals, while Arsenal's path was much better, they came fourth and offered splendid performances. I think it will be a beautiful challenge between Real Madrid and Arsenal

[imamusma]

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I think no one will doubt that Real Madrid will win the match. Based on data from UEFA.com, the two teams have only met twice. With the result of 1 draw and 1 Real Madrid win. Of course we can't use this as a benchmark because they are not teams from the same league and they have only met twice. But in the last few matches I saw Arsenal get several draws even though they have never lost. But on the other hand Real Madrid's performance is also not so dominant. Arsenal gets the advantage because they are playing at home but we all know the mentality of Real Madrid players is the best. I predict that even though Real Madrid will lose this match, in the end they will qualify for the semifinals either because of a win in the second leg or through a penalty shootout.

Real Madrid are not an unbeatable team, although on paper Ancelotti squad is favored, they also have weaknesses. From that point of view, Arsenal also have a chance to qualify for the semifinals, although we realize the chances are very slim. I tend to think the first leg will end in a draw, and Real Madrid will manage to win the second leg. But regardless of all the scenarios that will happen, what is clear is that Arsenal will be able to put up a fight against Real Madrid. Simply put, the match will not be too one-sided.

[SatoPrincess]

Real Madrid has some deficiencies and I think that is Arsenal's chance. I don't know whether this luck can go on forever for them. Honestly, who thought that Sociedad would have a 10% chance to sustain their hopes rightfully in the Copa del Rey... I didn't think they could and hardly anyone else thought they could, but it was so close and Sociedad would have deserved it eventually. Arsenal is another calibre and I hope they can play their best in both games. That's when this is going to be very intense and it is time for Real Madrid to finally get what they deserve - a defeat!

Despite Real Madrid’s problems, they seem to have much luck on their side when the play in the Champions League, Arsenal supporters can only hope this luck turns in their favor when the time comes. I believe Arsenal are good enough to cause Real Madrid troubles and hopefully those deficiencies will show up and Arsenal can seize those opportunities for their advantage.

[bitgolden]

Real Madrid may have just lost La Liga today, and that means there is absolutely no way they would lose to Arsenal too. The little chance Arsenal had was the fact that Arsenal has nothing to worry about, even though they got a draw with Everton, they weren't really trying to win premier league, only thing Arsenal cared was UCL so they could rest their players and all.

With La Liga on the line, Real Madrid could see that their players can't rest so they need to play, but looking at the current situation, Real may have just lost the chance to win the league, they are not looking like they will win it anymore, so only thing that can save this would be winning the UCL title. Beating Arsenal wouldn't even be enough, they need to win the whole thing.

[reefsea]

Real Madrid has some deficiencies and I think that is Arsenal's chance. I don't know whether this luck can go on forever for them. Honestly, who thought that Sociedad would have a 10% chance to sustain their hopes rightfully in the Copa del Rey... I didn't think they could and hardly anyone else thought they could, but it was so close and Sociedad would have deserved it eventually. Arsenal is another calibre and I hope they can play their best in both games. That's when this is going to be very intense and it is time for Real Madrid to finally get what they deserve - a defeat!

Despite Real Madrid’s problems, they seem to have much luck on their side when the play in the Champions League, Arsenal supporters can only hope this luck turns in their favor when the time comes. I believe Arsenal are good enough to cause Real Madrid troubles and hopefully those deficiencies will show up and Arsenal can seize those opportunities for their advantage.

Real Madrid has a mentality, it is one of the assets that they always bring when they are in the Champions League. Not once or twice they have made a comeback from defeat, not only that they also do it when facing a very strong team and a favorite in the Champions League too.

Arsenal can take advantage of the problems that Real Madrid is facing, but don't expect them to get it so easily. Real Madrid is still Real Madrid, even though they are in trouble, but they can always do something that can make them win the match.

[puloweh555]

Real Madrid has some deficiencies and I think that is Arsenal's chance. I don't know whether this luck can go on forever for them. Honestly, who thought that Sociedad would have a 10% chance to sustain their hopes rightfully in the Copa del Rey... I didn't think they could and hardly anyone else thought they could, but it was so close and Sociedad would have deserved it eventually. Arsenal is another calibre and I hope they can play their best in both games. That's when this is going to be very intense and it is time for Real Madrid to finally get what they deserve - a defeat!

Despite Real Madrid’s problems, they seem to have much luck on their side when the play in the Champions League, Arsenal supporters can only hope this luck turns in their favor when the time comes. I believe Arsenal are good enough to cause Real Madrid troubles and hopefully those deficiencies will show up and Arsenal can seize those opportunities for their advantage.

Real Madrid has a mentality, it is one of the assets that they always bring when they are in the Champions League. Not once or twice they have made a comeback from defeat, not only that they also do it when facing a very strong team and a favorite in the Champions League too.

Arsenal can take advantage of the problems that Real Madrid is facing, but don't expect them to get it so easily. Real Madrid is still Real Madrid, even though they are in trouble, but they can always do something that can make them win the match.

This is what distinguishes Real Madrid from other teams when competing in the Champions League. Even though Real Madrid is unstable and even has a very fatal weakness in its back line, they are still a team to watch out for when playing in the Champions League. Even though Real Madrid has just lost points in La Liga, it does not mean that they are not taken into account, they are a team that has a good mentality so they recover very quickly. Arsenal needs to be vigilant even though the first leg will be played in front of their own supporters, but that will not affect the mentality that Real Madrid has.

This is the most awaited match by both supporters because after a long time the two teams have never met, finally this year they meet. Before the match started, both teams failed to achieve perfect results in their respective domestic leagues, Real Madrid lost, Arsenal got a draw. In this match I will bet on Real Madrid, because after all, Real Madrid is still Real Madrid when competing in the Champions League, full of spirit and never giving up.

[Abu-Naim]

Real Madrid may have just lost La Liga today, and that means there is absolutely no way they would lose to Arsenal too. The little chance Arsenal had was the fact that Arsenal has nothing to worry about, even though they got a draw with Everton, they weren't really trying to win premier league, only thing Arsenal cared was UCL so they could rest their players and all.

Real Madrid lost to Valencia today, that doesn’t mean that they are weak, they did well, but unfortunately, they lost due to some reason and how they played in the match. As you say, this losing should not be a guarantee for them to defeat Arsenal because Arsenal also played a draw against Everton at Goodson Park today; although Arsenal rested some players in the beginning of the game so that they can keep fit against Real Madrid. Arsenal has given up with the title race, the only competition they can win this season is the Champions League, therefore, they will try their best to make it game by game.

With La Liga on the line, Real Madrid could see that their players can't rest so they need to play, but looking at the current situation, Real may have just lost the chance to win the league, they are not looking like they will win it anymore, so only thing that can save this would be winning the UCL title. Beating Arsenal wouldn't even be enough, they need to win the whole thing.

Barcelona keeps having the opportunity to widen the points gap in the title race, but they also played a draw, now it’s just four points difference between them and Real Madrid.

However, Madrid needs to be serious because they are not yet sure if they can defeat Arsenal in the Champions League, and even if they defeated Arsenal, there are other teams that might surprisingly eliminate them in the Champions League despite their experience.

[Mr Reporter]

Real Madrid has some deficiencies and I think that is Arsenal's chance. I don't know whether this luck can go on forever for them. Honestly, who thought that Sociedad would have a 10% chance to sustain their hopes rightfully in the Copa del Rey... I didn't think they could and hardly anyone else thought they could, but it was so close and Sociedad would have deserved it eventually. Arsenal is another calibre and I hope they can play their best in both games. That's when this is going to be very intense and it is time for Real Madrid to finally get what they deserve - a defeat!

Despite Real Madrid’s problems, they seem to have much luck on their side when the play in the Champions League, Arsenal supporters can only hope this luck turns in their favor when the time comes. I believe Arsenal are good enough to cause Real Madrid troubles and hopefully those deficiencies will show up and Arsenal can seize those opportunities for their advantage.

well while Real Madrid has had it share of problems I guess they've also experienced a fair amount of luck in the champions league, why the Arsenal fans are hoping to see thier team capitalize on any weakness Real Madrid might display, the last I checked Arsenal statistics I think arsenal has about 15 titles with the most recent being the 2023/24 season while Real has no titles, one thing I no for sure the both teams are having both strengths and weaknesses which will be an intense and thrilling encounter, Arsenal will look to exploit any weakness in the Real Madrid lineup.