The Champions League quarter-finals are upon us and a blockbuster clash awaits at the Emirates as Arsenal take on Real Madrid.
Mikel Arteta’s men will have to be at their very best if they are to dethrone the European champions, particularly as the competition remains their best bet to win silverware this season.
But Los Blancos remain as formidable as ever in Europe, especially now Kylian Mbappe has found his shooting boots.
Either way, we should be in for a frantic and exciting clash in North London.
Read on to see how both teams line-up.
Arsenal line-up
🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️
🧱 Kiwior partners Saliba
⚓️ Rice in the middle
🔙 Saka returns to the starting XILet’s make it happen, Gunners 👊
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 8, 2025
It has been a mixed week for Arsenal who have seen Bukayo Saka return but Gabriel ruled out for the rest of the season.
David Raya is in goal for the Gunners, behind a back four of Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
A midfield three of Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey and Declan Rice will patrol the middle of the park.
Saka starts on the wing, alongside Gabriel Martinelli.
And Mikel Merino is the man chosen to lead the line in the absence of Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
Real Madrid line-up
📋✅ Our starting XI!
🆚 @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/KG7lY8g4bO— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) April 8, 2025
Los Blancos have no suspensions to worry about after four players were cleared of an investigation regarding their celebrations in the previous round.
Thibaut Courtois is in goal for Madrid, with Federico Valverde, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba at the back.
Eduardo Camavinga partners the veteran Luka Modric in midfield.
Jude Bellingham is ahead of them, alongside Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.
Kylian Mbappe is the lone striker to complete Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
