quote author=WatChe link=topic=5498806.msg65274928#[msg65274928 date=1744569636]
Thinking that Madrid will be able to come back is like Thinking that Arsenal will not be playing in this game, I know anything is really possible in football but there are situations that when you look at critically and consider that which is involved you just understand and conclude that certain things are very likely not to happen such as this, Really Madrid need 4 goals to have a proper comeback enough to get them knocking Arsenal out and they need all four goals in one match but again Arsenal has got a better defence than Madrid does so I'm wondering how the magic will be done except if Arsenal gets to suffer red cards or have their key player injured which is almost not happening so it's an almost not possible task for Madrid but let's see, I will never say never because it's not over until it's actually over.
Real Madrid has no hope of making a comeback in the second leg, Arsenal's defense this year is very strong. So making a comeback with 4 goals is not easy with Real Madrid's current condition and Arsenal's solid defense. Maybe Real Madrid can win the second leg but a narrow victory and Arsenal will still qualify for the semifinals.
This season Arsenal is the team that has conceded the fewest goals in the Premier League, in the Champions League and their defense is also good. Arsenal just doesn't have a striker but that's not a problem for Arsenal, the proof is in the first leg they were able to score three goals. Arsenal's solid defense has been proven Real Madrid were unable to score goals against Arsenal in the first leg and in the second leg, of course Arteta will also focus on the defense line. Real Madrid in terms of scoring goals this season is less aggressive this season, against Alaves alone Real Madrid were only able to win with a score of 0-1. So I doubt Real Madrid can make a comeback in the second leg later.