International : Women's Champions League Final Stage - Real Madrid Femenino (w) vs Arsenal (w)

Arsenal travel to the Spanish capital on Tuesday evening, looking to take control of their quarter-final tie against Real Madrid. The Gunners have flourished under Renee Slegers, winning 18 of 22 games, and their dominant group-stage performances have made them one of the tournament’s top contenders.

Real Madrid’s Struggles in Europe

While Madrid continue to challenge domestically, they remain a level below Europe’s elite, having never reached the semi-finals of the UWCL. Their group-stage campaign was solid but unspectacular, finishing behind Chelsea after suffering home and away defeats to the Blues. Injuries to key players like Teresa Abelleira and Rocio Galvez have weakened the squad, though the potential return of Leupolz and Weir is a boost.

Game Plan & Betting Angle

Arsenal have been in rampant form, scoring 12 goals in their last three WSL matches, and their attacking fluency should pose serious problems for Madrid’s backline. However, winning away in Europe is never straightforward, and Chelsea’s two narrow victories over Madrid earlier in the competition suggest that the Spanish side won’t roll over.

Madrid’s Signe Bruun has been in fine scoring form, and the hosts should get their chances, especially with home advantage. Arsenal’s attacking depth, though, should see them create plenty of openings as well. Expect an open, high-energy contest with goals at both ends.

Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals & Both Teams to Score