The lineup was confirmed when Modric missed, but Saka begins
Real Madrid left veteran Luca Modric on the bench as he chases the famous Champions League comeback with Arsenal.
The Gunners won First Leg 3-0, but are unable to touch on the Real’s record of 15 Champions League titles.
Here’s how the sides line up in Madrid:
Real Madrid Team News
The existing Lucas Vasquez starts from the right back and takes the captain of Jude Bellingham, the center of midfield 3.
Bellingham is playing his 47th Champions League match with another real legend of Iker Casillas, where players age 21 and above are playing his 47th Champions League match.
The real thing has never been beaten astonishingly. Is this night?
start Start Xi!
🆚 @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/td5jcrhpvq– Real Madrid CF🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@RealMadriden) April 16, 2025
Royal XI: Thibaut Courtois, David Alaba, Antonio Rüdiger, Raúl Asencio, Lucas Vázquez, Jude Bellingham, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Federico Valverde, Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygogo
Arsenal team news
Midfielder Mikel Merino will again lead the Arsenal front, fresh from his impressive goal in the first leg. Can Declan Rice shine again?
Bukayosaka is another boost, fresh enough to start, as the gunners try to get into the final four against PSG.
⚫️𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎
🧱 Kiwiall Partner Saliva
Wing Wing Sacca
🪄Merino Up TopLet us give you everything we have, gunner ✊
– Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 16, 2025