Find predictions, team news and betting tips for the Champions League quarter-final second leg between Real Madrid and Arsenal on Wednesday 16th April (8pm BST).
Tip 1
As long as Arsenal can weather that early storm at the Bernabeu, this bet has a great shot of landing.
The dynamic of this tie has completely shifted following the unexpected three goal deficit the Gunners managed to secure in North London last Wednesday, and they have to travel to Madrid with the intention of protecting their aggregate lead in the most unpredictable competition in world football.
It helps that Los Blancos have historically never scored against the English side in three meetings, and also that three of the Gunners’ last five outings have fallen under this goals line.
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Tip 2
With Mbappe scoring the most goals (32), having the most shots (121) and shots on target (62) in La Liga for Madrid this term, it only stands to reason to pair him with Bellingham to combine for a home goal at 8/1 on Wednesday.
Jude has the most assists for Ancelotti’s side this season with 13 across all competitions, possessing a very healthy assist average of 0.32 per 90 and mustering 3.61 shot-creating actions per 90 also.
The 21 year old has assisted his 26 year old teammate five times this campaign, and the pair are likely to lead the cavalry in attempting to overturn their first leg deficit.
They will both also play the full 90 and anything more if required as players with the 2nd and 4th most minutes for Real this term.
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Los Blancos reinstated their intentions in La Liga last weekend with a 1-0 win over Alaves, however, Barcelona’s victory means that the champions are being held by a four point deficit in 2nd.
Carlo Ancelotti continues to be without the services of defenders Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao, who are both out for the remainder of the season with cruciate ligament tears. Eduardo Camavingo is also suspended for this second leg after receiving two yellows at the Emirates last week.
Real Madrid Predicted XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Alaba; Rodrygo, Tchouameni, Modric, Bellingham; Vinicius Jr; Mbappe.
Mikel Arteta’s side could be accused of neglecting their most recent Premier League fixture in favour of this second leg in Madrid after the Gunners allowed Liverpool to go one step closer to securing the league title following their 1-1 draw with Brentford on Saturday evening.
The travellers have as many as seven missing for this pivotal quarter-final tie, with long-term absentees Gabriel Jesus, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kai Havertz recently joined by Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Ben White and Jorginho.
Arsenal Predicted XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Merino, Martinelli.
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