Mikel Arteta's Arsenal presents itself as an almost insurmountable wall for Real Madrid in the return leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.
One of the Most Solid Defenses in Europe
After the 3-0 defeat at Emirates Stadium, the Whites need a historic comeback at Bernabéu. But they face a defense that has proven to be one of the most solid in Europe.
The history, the legend, the epic of Real Madrid must overcome an organized and compact team that can do a lot of damage on the counterattack.
Can Real Madrid score four goals against Arsenal to reach the semi-finals? Will Arsenal keep a clean sheet?
In the Premier League, the London team has conceded only 27 goals in 32 matches, being the team with the fewest goals conceded in the championship. In the Champions, their solidity is even more remarkable: just six goals conceded in 11 matches, with five clean sheets.
William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Jurrien Timber, or Ben White form a compact defense that won't give any easy chances. And goalkeeper David Raya is considered one of the top three in the Premier League.
498 Days Without Conceding Three Goals
Since December 2023, no team has managed to score three goals against Arsenal in official matches, the 'Gunners' have maintained a strong defense that has been key to their success. 78 consecutive matches have already passed.
It's been 498 days since anyone has been able to score more than two goals against Arsenal. It was Luton in the Premier, and even then, they couldn't win the match against the Gunners (3-4).
Mikel Arteta has emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and not becoming overconfident against Real Madrid's offensive power. "We know what's ahead of us. We'll have to earn our place in the semi-finals again," declared the Spanish coach.
6 Defeats This Year and Never by More Than Two Goals
This season only Bournemouth (2-0), Newcastle three times (1-0, 0-2, and 2-0), Inter Milan (1-0), and West Ham (0-1) have managed to defeat Arsenal. Likewise, in 11 matches of the 2024-2025 Champions League, between the group stage and knockouts, the Gunners have only conceded six goals.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, relies on its history of comebacks at Bernabéu to overcome this challenge. However, breaking down Arsenal's wall will require an exceptional performance. Offensive efficiency that few have achieved against the 'Gunners' this season.
This Wednesday, Bernabéu will witness a titanic clash between two giants of European soccer. Arsenal's defensive solidity will be tested against Real Madrid's drive and determination.
The goal of 4-0 is alive among Real Madrid players, who know that it won't be easy. Bernabéu will have to push harder than ever.