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Do Arsenal have a chance against Real Madrid?published at 10:50 8 April
10:50 8 April
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On the latest episode of BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club, the panel discussed Arsenal's chances of progressing against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
"I think he [Mikel Arteta] now has the knowledge and tactics to go up against the top [teams]," said former Premier League midfielder Michael Brown.
"How does he approach it? I don't think he needs to overthink it. Sometimes in these situations, Arteta can go a little bit too deep to try and find a result or a system.
"I fancy them, I really do. I think they can get a result."
How did Moyes and Arteta behave in the technical area this weekend?published at 08:32 8 April
08:32 8 April
Mike Peter BBC Sport Journalist
The touchlines are tight here, but that wasn't going to stop Mikel Arteta - he still squeezed out of his technical area almost 50% more than opposite number David Moyes.
Anywhere close to the action was Arteta's domain, with his coaches, particularly set-piece lead Nicolas Jover, having to venture out to join him twice as much as Everton's backroom staff had to find Moyes. Jover, just as much an animated presence as his manager, immediately took up position in the very corner of the technical area for any set-piece.
Moyes ventured around his area more freely, often stepping back in his box to discuss matters with his staff, and even taking a seat on the bench - something Arteta never did.
Nor was the dugout the only place the veteran Scot sat down - he was perched on a drinks cooler in the corner of his area when Everton scored their equalising penalty.
'Arsenal will need a sizeable lead to take to Madrid'published at 18:13 7 April
18:13 7 April
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We asked whether you agree with the Opta supercomputer, which gave Arsenal marginally more chance to win their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.
Here are some of your comments:
Martin: Real Madrid are Real Madrid, especially in the Champions League. But they're leaky defensively and are likely to play a high line. Arsenal will need a sizeable lead to take to Madrid, and will need to defend solidly at the Bernabeu.
Derek: With Arsenal anything could happen, but not with the way they have played this season.
Ken: Really, Opta?! You're giving a team which hasn't won anything for quite some time a greater chance than a serial winning machine in Real Madrid? Arsenal have no pedigree of winning the biggest trophy in their history, and have a recent track record of choking in crucial matches at the business end, both in the league and in the League Cup semi final. Arsenal have a chance but I'll believe it when I see it.
Laura: Yes, the prediction is right. Arsenal will make it to the semi-final of the Champions League.
Guy: Arsenal could barely score against the Everton defence, never mind the Real Madrid stars. Our defence is also leaking goals and Mbappe, Vini Jr and Bellingham are going to take advantage.
Opta predictions make Arsenal favourites against Real Madrid published at 15:32 7 April
15:32 7 April
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The Opta supercomputer has produced new predictions for the remainder of the Champions League before the quarter-final stage gets under way on Tuesday.
Favourites heading into the last 16, Liverpool were eliminated by Paris St-Germain, with Barcelona now leading the way - emerging victorious in 23.9% of simulations.
The model estimates the probability of each match outcome by using betting market odds and the Opta Power Rankings., external
The computer makes Arsenal slight favourites to reach the semi-finals over Real Madrid - 50.2% to 49.8% - with the Gunners winning the competition in 15.6% of simulations compared to Real's 12.2%.
This places Mikel Arteta's side as the third-most likely team to win the Champions League behind Barcelona and PSG, according to Opta's model.
Madrid lost 2-1 at home to Valencia on Saturday, leaving them four points behind rivals Barcelona at the top of La Liga.
Arsenal fans, what do you make of Opta's predictions? Do you think the Gunners will progress or will the defending champions prove too strong?
Saka targeted quarter-final during recovery from injurypublished at 14:08 7 April
14:08 7 April
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Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka says Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid was a focal point for his recovery after hamstring surgery in December.
As he began his rehabilitation, the goal was to not only be back in the fold for this match but to be "back and in good shape".
"If you ask my physios then there was a lot of conversation around this game and wanting to be back and in good shape," said the England international. "I spent a lot of months working massively towards it.
"We are here now, so I am excited.
"I feel good. Obviously you can't define nature and you need to get on the pitch and get your minutes up, but I feel like in the past two games I have gone from strength to strength."
Arsenal, who host the Champions League holders in the first leg of the quarter-final, have not reached the semi-finals since 2008-09 and were knocked out at the same stage last season by Bayern Munich.
"We need to take the next step and get over the line," Saka added. "It's Real Madrid, we respect their history but on Tuesday anything can happen.
"It is a big night and the stakes are high against one of the best teams in the competition."
Arteta on 'building own story' and Real Madrid's threatspublished at 12:39 7 April
12:39 7 April
Katie Stafford BBC Sport journalist
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Champions League game against Real Madrid (kick-off 20:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
There are no new injury concerns, with Arteta hopeful Jurrien Timber will be fit enough to play. Bukayo Saka "is in a good position" after building up his minutes over the past week.
Arteta said Arsenal have found a solution to Gabriel's absence but did not disclose who or what that may be.
On what he wants to see from his team: "We are super convinced that at 20:00 on Tuesday we are ready to win and beat them. It's been 20 years since we have had this type of game so it is a great opportunity to build our own story. This is what we are here for."
He said it is "100% a joy" to be involved "in a game of such magnitude" and occasions like Tuesday's are one of the main reasons he went into management.
On needing a bit of luck against the Spanish giants after a rather "unlucky" season: "I think we deserve it but we have to earn it. We are going to put all the ingredients in our hand to take the game in the direction we want."
His message to the fans: "We will need our people to play every single ball with us. We need the home stadium to create special atmosphere to generate momentum. Play the game with us, don't just watch it. The confidence that can give you, there is nothing that can replicate that."
He acknowledged the "danger" that Real Madrid possess and how they "can create those moments" to turn games around, adding: "It is something we have to prevent, for sure."
He said they will draw upon the experience they gained from playing Bayern Munich last season and "be ruthless and put the game to bed".
Arsenal v Real Madrid: Did you know?published at 12:38 7 April
12:38 7 April
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This will be only the third meeting between Arsenal and Real Madrid in European competition, following their Champions League last-16 tie in 2005-06. Arsenal won 1-0 on aggregate.
Arsenal have held their lead for longer than any other team in the Champions League this season (568 minutes overall), while only Inter Milan (five minutes) have trailed for fewer minutes than the Gunners (65 minutes) in this season's competition.
The only English player to start in a Champions League quarter-final while aged 18 or younger is Jude Bellingham. Arsenal pair Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri (both aged 18) could become the only players other than Bellingham to do so in this game.
Terry: It was a poor game but we will take the point and move on. It's going to be a big summer because we need quality all over the pitch, but there's enough good players in the squad to give us a solid base. One more game ticked off. The countdown to the Southampton game is on, which is going to be so emotional.
Mike: An excellent performance from a team with increasing belief made this great result possible. David Moyes has once again built a side that looks greater than the sum of its parts.
Stephen: They battled bravely but the class gap could be seen. Hopefully we spend money in the closed season.
Chris: We have forgotten how to win again! Six games and counting. The early Moyes effect has worn off and we are back to be being an average team, with below average players! A massive rebuild is required in the summer and I'm doubting now if Moyes is the right man to take us forward.
Arsenal fans
Jim: Poor game again. Mikel Arteta's philosophy of not wanting to lose a game just stifles us in trying to win. We will get battered by Real Madrid. I do think his time is nearly up.
Osato: I think Arsenal played well and probably should've won with more goals, but that Everton penalty was a very wrong decision in my opinion. I think the standard of refereeing in the Premier League has been lowered and VAR isn't helping like it is supposed to.
Rachel: It's clear that Arsenal are going to desperately miss Gabriel for the remainder of the season. He is the cheerleader of the team, the backbone, the motivator, the monster defender and the one we can least afford to lose out of everyone. I think we'll struggle to win another game without him. He is the beating heart of Arsenal and a massive loss.
Simon: Arsenal have clearly thrown in the towel on winning the Premier League. They are just not clinical enough and are lacking the hunger to be champions.
The Gunners are willing to pay the £17m (20m euros) buyout clause of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia after interest from clubs in Serie A and the Bundesliga in the 23-year-old Spaniard. (El Nacional - in Spanish), external
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been speaking to TNT Sports following the game: "Especially with the result, I'm very unhappy. It is a tough place to come. They are a team that is very physical and direct. The start of the second half was very poor, we gave the ball away, were very insecure and then the decision with the penalty comes. For me, it is never a penalty.
"The game just started in the second half, you want to get some momentum. We never got to that because the game became really different."
On the physicality shown: "It's always like this. That's a big strength of the Premier League and you have to deal with that. You have to live with that like many other teams in the Premier League."
On the positives to take from the game: "We had some very big chances that we didn't finish very well, apart form the goal. They didn't generate anything at all, so it's very disappointing that we conceded a goal."
On drawing 11 games this season: "You have to win many more games."
On the team's fitness: "That's all good, but we wanted the three points. You want everything the way you plan it. We did a lot of good things, managed to rest some players, but we wanted three points."
