@richccfc No, they are not. They got destroyed tactically by PSG in both games. Arsenal did the same to the CL champions Real Madrid. Now we will see how Arsenal will fare against PSG.
@Sputnik Arsenal is far from being 'one of the best teams'.. They need to catch Liverpool first, or at least win the league, which won't happen in the near future.. Inter, and Barcelona can easily lose the league.. Come on now white knight
Endrick was going to re-write the football history, he was going to delete MESSI's records from history.... Hahaha.. get your first 11 position then claim something not possible things..
@turgaycelik27 They said the same about Vini. He's decent, as is Saka, but the real golden boy is Yamal. Hopefully the kid can stay away from drugs and such and keep it up.
You see rice,a staple food in most part of the world,I don't think anyone "dislikes" that.tonight i bet Rice will dish out the rest of the "rice".just making humour out of it no offense intended Madrid fans.lol
Various Spanish media are saying Real Madrid coaching staff and players are very confident of turning this game around.Personally i am not so sure.Real will play very attacking from the start and there should be plenty of goals.
@Marbella You gut lucky yesterday because defenders scored for PSG - the attacking section was zero. Tonight all I am saying that both teams have 2 day turnaround time, which means imprecision upfront!
The most obvious pick to play safe is over 2.5 , The hype around this game has been too nerve racking and the big players will be up to seize the moment. Real Madrid have nothing to lose and will go all attack which could be good and bad as Arsenal exploit spaces in the back. Arsenal already scored 3 past them and should have no problem scoring again in my opinion. There should be 3 goals minimum with both teams contributing to the score.
To score even 2 goals, let alone 3, against this Arsenal team, Real will have to push them into their penalty area so intensely that Arsenal will score 1 from a counter, minimum. And 4 goals is basically impossible against this team
Literally the only way I can see for Real is if they squeeze in 3 somehow and Arsenal sh!t the bed by missing 10+ counter opportunities
And I say all this as a Tottenham fan
What every Arsenal worshipping fan doesn't seem to understand is that this game will be all psychology. When it comes to psychology, though, home turf and attacking prowess is the deciding factor, not defense and certainly not playing in front of a hostile crowd. In both of those areas Real Madrid has a clear advantage despite Arsenal being extremely lucky last time around. Also, Real Madrid never plays badly two times consecutively in a two leg competition: that's their secret - the 0-3 was a wakeup call and tonight they will certainly wake up. Will it be enough? I don't know: what I know is OVER 2.5 goals for sure!
@Zoltan the moment you said "extremely lucky" I knew bull..t was coming. How was that extremely lucky. Just compare Courtoius saves to Raya 's and you will see which team was actually lucky.
The last time arsenal conceded more than 2 goals was against Nottingham forest in 23/24 season. On paper arsenal are not going to lose but real madrid's ucl dark magic may influence the result
History tells you that you can't write off Real Madrid in this competition no matter the circumstances. Their downside is that they haven't been good this season. They barely progressed from the group stage. I know they took City to the cleaners but everyone has done that this season. My mind tells me that they will win the match but it won't be enough to turn the tie around. Their backline is vulnerable because they don't have fullbacks and one of Arsenal strengths is from the wing, Saka. Arsenal love defending and they've been good at it for 2 years. 2-1 or 2-2.
Madrid will win this game , and score inside the first 15 minutes , they will shock arsenal into submission and win score at least 3 goals before 60 minutes .
@FF2021 It's not gonna happen this time. Arsenal are good defensively even without Gabriel. And they have a tactically smart Spanish coach who knows what to do in these situations, not like some idiot English or German coaches. They will not concede more than 2 goals.
@IanWright Stranger things have happened? What is stranger than overcoming a 3 goal deficit against a well defensive drilled team like Arsenal? I haven't seen real Madrid coming back from 3 goals I the champions league and I have been watching it for decades? Do you also watch a lot of Hindi movies too?
@IanWright I'm not trying to make anyone laugh, Real Madrid have never been able to come back from a 3-goal deficit, I think you're confusing Arsenal with Osasuna.
Real Madrid is probably a much better matchup for Arsenal than Atletico.
They tend to struggle against defensive teams because they currently lack a world-class striker. Arsenal play a very high line, and when their attacks don't succeed, they often concede from counterattacks- especially as the game goes on and they start pushing harder.
It will be incredibly difficult match for Real Madrid. They have to play offensively, and that style actually suits Arsenal. Even if Arsenal were to concede first, they'd have a great chance to score themselves.
//Fun fact: The last time Arsenal conceded 3 goals was in 2023 and they still won 3:4.
This is only the second season in the last 10, in which the 4 best teams in European football have reached the semi-finals of the Champions League.
@Sputnik mmm. I'd say 4 of the top 5. Liverpool are probably just above Arsenal.
@richccfc No, they are not. They got destroyed tactically by PSG in both games. Arsenal did the same to the CL champions Real Madrid. Now we will see how Arsenal will fare against PSG.
@Sputnik Arsenal is far from being 'one of the best teams'.. They need to catch Liverpool first, or at least win the league, which won't happen in the near future.. Inter, and Barcelona can easily lose the league.. Come on now white knight
@Kingjigga jealousy isn't a very endearing trait you know?
Endrick was going to re-write the football history, he was going to delete MESSI's records from history.... Hahaha.. get your first 11 position then claim something not possible things..
@turgaycelik27 They said the same about Vini. He's decent, as is Saka, but the real golden boy is Yamal. Hopefully the kid can stay away from drugs and such and keep it up.
A comprehensive thrashing 5-1
Anything about the referee? Anyone?
@Sputnik Rudiger stomped Lewis-Skelly's chest and somehow didn't even get a yellow card after review. Pretty incredible.
@Sputnik Crying about The Ref? LOOOOL
@KingKeno I think he's being sarcastic
@vvilde I prefer 'ironic'.
@KingKeno getting his excuses in early
@Sputnik what about him? I can't see the game
@vviIde He was absolutely perfect, not even one wrong call. Now I'm being serious.
Well, rip Real. Looks like the ref wants Arsenal to win
@Johnson2 That’s the karma that Varmadrid always does that! In fact Arsenal played calmly and not so much pressure
Rice will try to curry favour with the Real crowd.
Real failed their defensive strategy last time, but will play differently tonight. Arsenal need to attack as well to keep the score in their favor
First half over 1.5 @2.39 odds
REAL MADRID Courtois, Vazquez, Ascencio, Rudiger, Alaba, Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr, Mbappe.
@Marbella SUBS Gonzalez, Mestre, F. Garcia, Vallejo, Modric, Ceballos, Guler, Diaz, Endrick.
ARSENAL Raya, Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Merino.
@Marbella SUBS Neto, Setford, Tierney, White, Zinchenko, Rosiak, Henry-Francis, Trossard, Butler-Oyedeji, Gower, Sterling, Nwaneri.
4-1
@watfordAlbert wrong match - that was Fulham v Watford
lol
@watfordAlbert seriously?
2-1/3-1/3-2
First half ov 1.5
Over 2.5 goals @ 1.70 Odds
You see rice,a staple food in most part of the world,I don't think anyone "dislikes" that.tonight i bet Rice will dish out the rest of the "rice".just making humour out of it no offense intended Madrid fans.lol
Various Spanish media are saying Real Madrid coaching staff and players are very confident of turning this game around.Personally i am not so sure.Real will play very attacking from the start and there should be plenty of goals.
@Marbella it they have to say that!
@Marbella You gut lucky yesterday because defenders scored for PSG - the attacking section was zero. Tonight all I am saying that both teams have 2 day turnaround time, which means imprecision upfront!
@Zoltan bros picks never hit
@Zoltan you never seem to get lucky:/
Rice +1 Shot, Valverde +1 Tackle, Timber +2 Tackles, Partey + 2 Tackles @ 2.70 (Bet365)
Real Madrid have scored in 35 consecutive home European games and there have been over 1.5 goals in 11 consecutive Real Madrid home European games.
@Marbella line-up?
@Easyanalyses Most teams list their line ups around an hour before kick off.
The most obvious pick to play safe is over 2.5 , The hype around this game has been too nerve racking and the big players will be up to seize the moment. Real Madrid have nothing to lose and will go all attack which could be good and bad as Arsenal exploit spaces in the back. Arsenal already scored 3 past them and should have no problem scoring again in my opinion. There should be 3 goals minimum with both teams contributing to the score.
@Ghost77 wasn't that safe lol
Real Madrid to win 3 - 1 Mbappe to score/assist.
To score even 2 goals, let alone 3, against this Arsenal team, Real will have to push them into their penalty area so intensely that Arsenal will score 1 from a counter, minimum. And 4 goals is basically impossible against this team Literally the only way I can see for Real is if they squeeze in 3 somehow and Arsenal sh!t the bed by missing 10+ counter opportunities And I say all this as a Tottenham fan
3 - 0
@jonah well that went well lol
Arsenal Advance
What every Arsenal worshipping fan doesn't seem to understand is that this game will be all psychology. When it comes to psychology, though, home turf and attacking prowess is the deciding factor, not defense and certainly not playing in front of a hostile crowd. In both of those areas Real Madrid has a clear advantage despite Arsenal being extremely lucky last time around. Also, Real Madrid never plays badly two times consecutively in a two leg competition: that's their secret - the 0-3 was a wakeup call and tonight they will certainly wake up. Will it be enough? I don't know: what I know is OVER 2.5 goals for sure!
@Zoltan It wasn't "Wake up", it was "Goodnight".
@Zoltan laughing out loud - outplayed
@Zoltan the moment you said "extremely lucky" I knew bull..t was coming. How was that extremely lucky. Just compare Courtoius saves to Raya 's and you will see which team was actually lucky.
The last time arsenal conceded more than 2 goals was against Nottingham forest in 23/24 season. On paper arsenal are not going to lose but real madrid's ucl dark magic may influence the result
History tells you that you can't write off Real Madrid in this competition no matter the circumstances. Their downside is that they haven't been good this season. They barely progressed from the group stage. I know they took City to the cleaners but everyone has done that this season. My mind tells me that they will win the match but it won't be enough to turn the tie around. Their backline is vulnerable because they don't have fullbacks and one of Arsenal strengths is from the wing, Saka. Arsenal love defending and they've been good at it for 2 years. 2-1 or 2-2.
Free Kick FC to progress
1:1/2:2 Real are out!
4-1
@kreizi and then what?
@Easyanalyses You know what.
@kreizi really?Madrid out?
@Easyanalyses Yes.
over 1.5 first half goals / Madrid to win in 90 minutes
Madrid will win this game , and score inside the first 15 minutes , they will shock arsenal into submission and win score at least 3 goals before 60 minutes .
@FF2021 wow I wish I'd taken notice of your amazing knowledge and fantastic predictions lol
@FF2021 It's not gonna happen this time. Arsenal are good defensively even without Gabriel. And they have a tactically smart Spanish coach who knows what to do in these situations, not like some idiot English or German coaches. They will not concede more than 2 goals.
@FF2021 Have you seen too many Hindi movies, my friend?
@Amirhosein1 sounds like a poor attempt at being funny, Madrid have a history reverse deficits and the CL is their cup, stranger things have happened
@IanWright Stranger things have happened? What is stranger than overcoming a 3 goal deficit against a well defensive drilled team like Arsenal? I haven't seen real Madrid coming back from 3 goals I the champions league and I have been watching it for decades? Do you also watch a lot of Hindi movies too?
@IanWright I'm not trying to make anyone laugh, Real Madrid have never been able to come back from a 3-goal deficit, I think you're confusing Arsenal with Osasuna.
@Amirhosein1 clearly you have only started watching football recently , figures !
I'm voting for a draw with BTTS.
Real Madrid is probably a much better matchup for Arsenal than Atletico. They tend to struggle against defensive teams because they currently lack a world-class striker. Arsenal play a very high line, and when their attacks don't succeed, they often concede from counterattacks- especially as the game goes on and they start pushing harder. It will be incredibly difficult match for Real Madrid. They have to play offensively, and that style actually suits Arsenal. Even if Arsenal were to concede first, they'd have a great chance to score themselves. //Fun fact: The last time Arsenal conceded 3 goals was in 2023 and they still won 3:4.