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Real Madrid will host Arsenal in the second leg of the quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League at Santiago Bernabéu. They have a mountain to climb in front of them as they have a 3-0 deficit from the first leg. However, Real Madrid have shown multiple times that amazing things happen at the Bernabeu on Champions League nights. The Spanish giants will hope that another such night follows.

During the last five meetings, Real Madrid have won zero times; there have been two draws, while Arsenal FC have won three times. They are coming to this game on the back of a win against Deportivo Alaves in La Liga. Militao (injured), Dani Carvajal (injured), Mendy (injured), and Camavinga (suspended) are set to miss the game for Los Blancos. Let us take a look at the predicted lineup of Real Madrid for this game.

4-3-3 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Against Arsenal:

Defense:

Thibaut Courtois will remain as the commanding presence in goal, his reflexes and leadership vital despite occasional injury setbacks this season. Federico Valverde will be deployed as a makeshift right-back and will need to put in the hard shift. Raul Asencio, stepping into a central role, has shown promise with the injury issues in the backline and will have a big job to do at the Bernabeu. Antonio Rüdiger anchors the backline with grit and physicality, though he has had moments of inconsistency. Fran García at left-back offers attacking quality but can be exposed defensively.

Midfield:

Luka Modrić, the evergreen maestro, should be back in the XI and will be tasked to dictate play with vision and poise, though his stamina shows a slight decline in 24/25. Aurélien Tchouaméni has grown as a defensive pivot, breaking up play with tenacity, but his passing can lack precision under pressure. Jude Bellingham remains the heartbeat, possessing creativity with relentless energy, though he has occasionally struggled with finishing.

Attack:

Rodrygo will be expected to play on the right wing and cause issues with his movement, though his decision-making has wavered in big moments this season. Kylian Mbappé, now settled centrally, is a constant menace with his sensational pace and clinical edge, though he has faced criticism for drifting in tighter games. Vinícius Júnior, on the left, remains unstoppable with his dribbling and unpredictability, though he has been frustrated by tight marking. This front three’s speed and skill can overwhelm defenses, but consistency is key. Against Arsenal, their ability to exploit one-on-one matchups and combine swiftly could unlock a disciplined backline.