Champions League

Real Madrid are fitness problems with one major absentee confirmed and others in doubt ahead of the Champions League second leg.

Declan Rice is up for UCL Player of the Week after his double free-kick display helped Arsenal stun Real Madrid. Fans have until Thursday to cast their vote.

Real Madrid have new injury concerns ahead of facing Arsenal in the Champions League. Key players are confirmed out, while others remain doubtful.

Arteta’s side ran 12km more than Madrid in a dominant UCL win. Arsenal exploited their fitness edge as Modrić and co. struggled to keep pace at the Emirates.

After a 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, Real Madrid are in turmoil. Fans, players and even Florentino Pérez are caught in the storm. What happens next could define their season.

Ancelotti admits Arsenal were superior in their 3-0 win but warns Real Madrid aren’t finished yet: “Stranger things have happened at the Bernabéu.”

Courtois stunned by Rice’s free-kick masterclass but insists Real Madrid can turn it around at the Bernabéu. “We’ll give it everything,” he vows.

Mikel Arteta has revealed that he spoke to Pep Guardiola ahead of Arsenal’s win over Real Madrid, insisting that it’s the smart move to learn from people with experience.

Spanish media turned on Real Madrid after Arsenal’s 3–0 win. Sport, Marca and AS were scathing about Madrid’s collapse and full of praise for Rice.

Ancelotti admitted Arsenal were better in three key areas after a 3–0 defeat in London. But he still believes the Bernabéu can work its old magic.

Arteta says Arsenal’s stunning 3–0 win over Real Madrid was fuelled by fan energy, as Rice’s two free-kicks lit up a night the Emirates won’t forget.

Declan Rice scored two sensational free-kicks as Arsenal dismantled Real Madrid 3–0 in the Champions League, taking a commanding lead to the Bernabéu.

UEFA allows Rüdiger, Mbappé and Ceballos to face Arsenal despite misconduct charges, issuing fines and suspended bans for their behaviour after beating Atlético.

Real Madrid face a goalkeeping dilemma ahead of their trip to Arsenal, with Lunin injured and Courtois still recovering from long-term knee problems.

UEFA are investigating Mbappé, Vinicius, Rüdiger and Ceballos for alleged indecent conduct, with potential bans looming before Real Madrid face Arsenal.

Courtois may miss Real Madrid’s clash with Arsenal as he continues to recover from injury. Lunin could step in as April brings a packed schedule for Madrid.

Real Madrid head to Arsenal without Tchouaméni, but Camavinga returns in top form. Injury updates on Courtois, Mendy, Ceballos and Fran García ahead of first leg.

Dani Ceballos hopes to return early from injury to face Arsenal in the Champions League, but Real Madrid remain cautious as the clock ticks down.

Arsenal stand to earn £100m if they beat Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, thanks to UEFA’s revamped prize money system that rewards performance.

The Premier League will gain an extra Champions League place next season, with the potential for six or even seven English teams in UEFA’s top competition.