- Arsenal will welcome Real Madrid for two matches within just two weeks following intriguing Champions League drawings.
- Arteta's team easily defeated PSV Eindhoven, setting up a matchup with the most victorious club in the tournament history.
- If Arsenal defeat Carlo Ancelotti's team, they will go up against the victor of the Aston Villa versus Paris Saint-Germain match.
Soccer enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the upcoming Champions League quarter-final matches scheduled for next month, which promise to be thrilling encounters.
Arsenal versus Real Madrid might well be the highlight of this round, with Arsenal pursuing their first major trophy and facing one of the most victorious clubs in tournament history.
How Arsenal advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals
Arsenal secured their spot in the quarterfinals following an easy victory over PSV Eindhoven. They triumphed 7-1 at Phillips Stadion, rendering the second leg in London, which concluded with a 2-2 tie, almost ceremonial.
Madrid were meanwhile put through a rollercoaster of emotions before they eventually saw off their crosstown rivals, Atletico Madrid, in a tense penalty shootout. The game was marked by an early goal, a missed penalty and a disallowed penalty as Diego Simeone failed to banish his Champions League ghosts against Madrid.
What is the date for the match between Arsenal and Real Madrid in the Champions League?
Mikel Arteta is set to face Carlo Ancelotti, with the Big Ears trophy being the primary chance for silverware this campaign.
The initial match will take place at the Emirates Stadium on April 8, followed by the second encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu on April 16.
Why Arsenal Will Face Real Madrid Two Times
The Emirates will play host to the Spanish powerhouses on two occasions within a fortnight as both the men's and women's squads have been paired together in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Arsenal Ladies will go up against Real Madrid Females at the same stage where their male team competes. The initial match is set for the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium on next Tuesday, March 18.
The second match will take place at the Emirates Stadium on March 26, approximately two weeks prior to Arteta's team facing Ancelotti's side.
How Arsenal Women secured their place in the quarter-finals
Under the guidance of Coach Renee Slegers, Arsenal Women secured top position in their group, leading over Bayern Munich, which earned them a match against Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Real Madrid ended up as runners-up after Chelsea led their group.
The victor in this match will go on to play either Lyon or Bayern Munich in the semi-finals.
Complete Women's Champions League Quarterfinals
Real Madrid vs Arsenal
Lyon vs Bayern Munich
Wolfsburg vs Barcelona
Manchester City vs Chelsea
Similar to their male counterparts, Arsenal Women have the opportunity to clinch the Champions League title this season. However, they were recently knocked out of the FA Cup by Liverpool over the past weekend. Although winning the Women's Super League remains theoretically feasible, they currently lag behind Chelsea by eight points with just six matches left to play.
What Mikel Arteta commented about Real Madrid
Arteta described Real as a 'captivating club' and expresses excitement about the upcoming thrilling Champions League matches.
"It’s quite an intriguing matchup. We seem to be facing the team with the largest presence and longest history in this competition, and I’m really looking forward to playing against them. However, first we’ll need to tackle some crucial games in the Premier League." As quoted from the Arsenal website.
Arsenal faces Chelsea in a London derby this Sunday afternoon. Securing victory against Enzo Maresca's team would reduce their deficit to 12 points with nine matches remaining.
Opta forecasts the Champions League quarterfinals
.co.ke Previously mentioned was the news that Opta's advanced computer forecasted which squads would make it to the Champions League semi-finals.
Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Milan, and Arsenal are expected to advance to the semifinals.
Barcelona will go up against Borussia Dortmund, and PSG will play against Aston Villa. Meanwhile, Inter Milan are set to meet the German powerhouse Bayern Munich.
