As the excitement builds for a thrilling evening of women’s soccer, Arsenal Women are set to take on Real Madrid Femenino in the first leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano in Madrid. This match is particularly significant for Real Madrid, who are aiming to secure their first-ever semi-final appearance in this prestigious tournament, while Arsenal seeks to capitalize on their recent group-stage success where they topped their group and are now looking forward to advancing further in the league.
Match Preview
With both teams eager to showcase their skills, this match holds great importance for their aspirations in the tournament. Arsenal Women will look to leverage their impressive group stage performance, having defeated strong teams like Bayern Munich to claim the top position in Group C.
Real Madrid Femenino Women’s Champions League Form:
Real Madrid Femenino has faced challenges in recent weeks, finishing second in Group B behind Chelsea after suffering two defeats to them during group play. However, they last experienced the quarter-finals during the 2021-22 season, and their determination to make a mark is palpable.
Arsenal Women Women’s Champions League Form:
Arsenal, who is making their 16th quarter-final appearance, recently exited the FA Cup but is fully focused on the Champions League, aiming for a memorable run this year. Their last outing was a 3-1 victory over Everton, showcasing their attacking prowess, which will be crucial against a formidable opponent like Real Madrid.
Team News
- Real Madrid will miss key players Teresa Abelleira and Rocio Galvez due to injuries.
- There are doubts about Melanie Leupolz and Caroline Weir’s availability for the match.
- Arsenal’s defender Lotte Wubben-Moy is also injured and unavailable.
- Arsenal goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar is out due to concussion, while Emily Fox is expected to play after a recent injury.
Real Madrid Femenino Possible Starting Lineup:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Maria Isabel |
| Defender | Olga Carmona |
| Defender | Misa Rodriguez |
| Midfielder | Linda Caicedo |
Arsenal Women Possible Starting Lineup:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Zinsberger |
| Defender | Giovanna Queiroz |
| Defender | Leon |
| Midfielder | Beth Mead |
Highlights Ahead
Both teams will be looking to make an impact on the match, with Arsenal in high spirits and Real Madrid hungry for a victory. The match promises to be a tight contest, with predictions suggesting a narrow 1-2 victory for the visiting Arsenal side. As the teams warm up for this landmark tie, fans around the world are left eager to see who will emerge victorious in this knockout showdown.
How to Catch the Game
Fans looking to tune into the action can catch the match live on DAZN’s YouTube channel, as well as various sports networks airing the game. Set your reminders for kick-off at 18:45 CET (17:45 GMT) for what promises to be an exciting encounter between these two competitive teams.