Bukayo Saka’s return from injury could prove vital as Mikel Arteta’s side face Real Madrid at the Emirates in the first leg of their quarter-final tie
Arsenal kick off the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals by welcoming Real Madrid to the Emirates tonight. The Gunners face the Spanish champions for only the third time in history, with each side fighting for a place in the final four.
Mikel Arteta’s side impressed in the round of 16, demolishing PSV Eindhoven 7-1 across two legs. Real Madrid were not as convincing in their second leg and were forced to secure a quarter-final spot in a penalty shootout against local rivals Atlético Madrid.
Real trailed 1-0 on the night for more than 90 minutes after Atlético’s Conor Gallagher found the net in less than 30 seconds, but ultimately won 4-2 on penalties. The competition remains Arsenal’s only chance at silverware this season with Liverpool sitting 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League.
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A win after two legs will set up a semi-final against Aston Villa or Paris Saint-Germain, with those sides set to meet on Wednesday. But Arsenal will have home advantage tonight, and Bukayo Saka – who has just returned from injury – says Real ‘need to be ready’,
Speaking to Sky Sports on Monday, Saka said: “We haven’t lost a home game in the Champions League in the last two years. I’m sure they know that. They need to be ready because we’re pretty good at the Emirates.”
Unlike most Champions League fixtures, Arsenal vs Real Madrid will not be broadcast on TNT Sports, but there is a way to watch the game completely free.
When is Arsenal vs Real Madrid?
Arsenal vs Real Madrid is scheduled to kick off at 8pm on Tuesday, April 8, with Gabby Logan leading the coverage from 6.30pm. She is joined by pundits including Arsenal legend Cesc Fàbregas.
Watch Arsenal vs Real Madrid for free
Arsenal face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final on April 8 and fans can watch it free with an Amazon Prime subscription or by signing up for a 30-day free trial.
More Champions League games are available on TNT Sports via Discovery+ Premium.
How to watch Arsenal vs Real Madrid for free
Arsenal vs Real Madrid will be broadcast on Amazon’s Prime Video and can be streamed free by signing up for an Amazon Prime 30-day free trial. Prime Video is broadcasting one Champions League match every game week free for Prime members.
The second leg is scheduled for April 16 and will be broadcast on TNT Sports, which costs £30.99 on a rolling monthly subscription to Discovery+ Premium. TNT Sports also broadcast NBA, Premiership Rugby, MotoGP, UFC and Boxing.
For football fans looking to catch the latest domestic games, Sky Sports is home to more than 1,000 matches every season across the Premier League, EFL and more. Shoppers can get the new £35 Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle, which also includes The Masters and all the action from the new Formula 1 season.
