Watch: Arsenal fans reflect on ‘magical’ night ahead of Real Madrid second leg

​Tonight (16th April 2025), Arsenal step into the lion’s den—the Santiago Bernabéu—with a 3-0 lead over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg.

Declan Rice’s two free-kicks and Mikel Merino’s goal in the first leg have set the stage for a potentially historic night for the Gunners.

Arsenal fans are riding a wave of cautious optimism. The memory of past European disappointments lingers, but there's a palpable belief that this squad, under Mikel Arteta's guidance, can rewrite the club's continental narrative.

Arteta himself has emphasised the club’s need for bravery and determination, urging his players to embrace the moment and not merely defend their lead. ​

On the other side, 15-time Champions League winners, Real Madrid, are no strangers to dramatic comebacks. With stars like Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham, Los Blancos will be aiming to overturn the deficit. Their fans, ever passionate, are rallying behind the team with chants of "¡Sí se puede!" echoing through Madrid. ​

As the clock ticks towards kick-off, the atmosphere is electric. It's set to be a night of high drama, where legends are made and dreams are made or shattered.

We spoke to Arsenal fans about how they are feeling ahead of tonight’s Champions League match. Watch our video or by clicking here.