Arsenal – Real Madrid

In the Arsenal vs Real Madrid clash, it is extremely difficult to determine a favourite

London will host one of the most notable fixtures of the Champions League quarter-final stage. The reigning champion of Spain and the winner of the Champions League will visit the vice-champion of England. Both clubs have reached the current round of the tournament in different comfortable formats. In the general stage of the Champions League, Arsenal never once gave any doubt about their ability to take a place in the top 8. Throughout the tournament, the Canaries have lost points twice. Both instances occurred in Italy: in Bergamo Arteta's wards made peace with Atalanta, in Milan - lost to Inter. In the quarter-finals, Arsenal rolled over PSV, a 7-1 victory over which ended the practical part of the confrontation in the first game. Real Madrid had more problems in the overall stage. Three games out of eight, the "creamy" lost, and in two of them they snatched victories from their opponents in a strong-willed style. Having got into the knockout rounds, the Royal club had to prove the right to participate in the play-offs against Manchester City. To beat Guardiola's team Real Madrid was not difficult, but in the 1/8 finals "creamy" hard to overcome the barrier in the face of the principal rival - Atletico Madrid. After the exchange of victories, Real proved their right to the quarter-finals in a penalty shootout. Bookmakers have identified the hosts as favourites for the first meeting, offering odds of 2.32 on their victory. Arsenal are confidently moving towards a second consecutive vice-championship in England. This time the "cannoniers" are behind not Manchester City, but Liverpool. Last Saturday, Arteta's team lost points in a game with Everton, the rival that has become uncomfortable for the Premier League favourites. The draw was brought about by a dubious penalty awarded against Arsenal. At their home arena in the Champions League, the Gunners have scored in all of their previous games. Real Madrid will arrive at the Emirates in equally frustrated feelings. On Saturday, Real played in Madrid against Valencia and lost 1-2 to a lesser opponent. That allowed Barcelona to increase the distance from Real to four points. Madrid have the highest opportunities for high-speed counterattacks in the world, which allows them to count on at least one goal in London. We bet that the rivals will exchange goals.