Fans can tune into the Champions League quarter-final free of charge
With their Premier League dreams all but over, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Arsenal this week.
The Gunners meet Real Madrid in Tuesday night’s blockbuster Champions League quarter-final at the Emirates, aiming to topple the holders ahead of next week’s return leg in Spain.
The North London giants have endured a five-year trophy drought and if Mikel Arteta can lead Arsenal to European glory for the first time in the club’s history, the Spaniard will go down as one of the Gunners’ most legendary figures.
There’s no harder task, though, than overcoming the 15-time Kings of Europe. Carlo Ancelotti’s superstars have lifted football’s biggest prize five times in the last 10 years and will be determined to defend their trophy once again.
It promises to be a spectacular night of action and here, Record Sport tells you everything you need to know.
When is Arsenal vs Real Madrid?
Arsenal host Real Madrid at the Emirates on Tuesday April 8. Kick-off is at 8pm.
How can I watch Arsenal vs Real Madrid for free?
Arsenal vs Real Madrid will be broadcast on Amazon’s Prime Video and can be streamed free by signing up for a 30-day free trial.
Prime Video is broadcasting one Champions League match every game week free for Prime members.
Ref and VAR
Bosnian referee Irfan Peljto will be the man in the middle in North London. He’ll be assisted by fellow countrymen Senad Ibrišimbegović and Davor Beljo.
Miloš Gigovic has been named as the fourth official. Bastian Dankert is on VAR duties alongside German compatriot Christian Dingert.
Team news
Bukayo Saka is poised to be unleashed for Arsenal after recovering from a long-term injury. Ben White could get the nod after playing 60 minutes against Everton.
But Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are all sidelined for the Gunners.
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe and Antonio Rudiger are all available after escaping bans following a UEFA investigation into their behaviour towards Atletico Madrid fans.
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has travelled with the squad despite missing the last three games with a calf problem. Key trio Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao and Dani Ceballos are all crocked. While Aurelien Tchouameni is serving a one-match suspension.