Arsenal Seek Redemption Against Real Madrid in Women’s Champions League Quarter-Final Arsenal's Women's Super League title hopes are slipping away, and their recent Women's FA Cup exit at the hands of Liverpool has only added to their struggles. However, a crucial Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash against Real Madrid presents the perfect opportunity for redemption. Despite a slow start to the season and the departure of head coach Jonas Eidevall, Arsenal have shown signs of resurgence. While their domestic league campaign may be beyond salvaging, they remain a formidable force in Europe and will fancy their chances of securing a first-leg advantage in Spain. Real Madrid, currently second in Spain’s Liga F, have struggled when facing elite opposition. Their recent 8-1 aggregate defeat to Barcelona in the Copa de la Reina exposed their vulnerabilities, and they also suffered two losses to Chelsea in the Champions League group stage, finishing second behind the Blues. With their European pedigree and attacking firepower, Arsenal will look to exploit Madrid’s defensive frailties and take a crucial step towards the semi-finals. This week's Women's Champions League fixtures Day KO Time Fixture Venue Tuesday 17:45 Real Madrid vs Arsenal Estadio Alfredo DI Stefano Tuesday 20:00 Bayern Munich vs Lyon FC Bayern Campus Wednesday 17:45 Wolfsburg vs Barcelona Volkswagen Arena Wednesday 20:00 Manchester City vs Chelsea Joie Stadium Arsenal Aim to Extend Champions League Streak Against Real Madrid; Bayern’s Pernille Harder Eyes Impact Against Lyon Arsenal travel to the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano in high spirits as they prepare to face Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League quarter-final first leg. The Gunners, led by in-form striker Alessia Russo—who netted a brace against Everton to take her Women's Super League (WSL) tally to ten goals—have been dominant in Europe since their opening 5-2 group-stage defeat to Bayern Munich. Since that setback, Arsenal have bounced back impressively, winning all five of their Champions League matches while displaying their attacking prowess. They have netted nine goals in their last three European away games and suffered just four defeats in 22 matches across all competitions since that heavy loss in Germany. Given their recent form, the Gunners will be confident of securing a first-leg advantage ahead of next week’s return fixture. Later in the evening, Bayern Munich and Lyon—two of Europe’s elite sides—clash in another high-stakes quarter-final battle. Last season’s runners-up Lyon enter as favorites, but Bayern pose a significant threat, especially with Danish forward Pernille Harder in top form. Harder has been prolific this season, scoring five goals in her last six Frauen Bundesliga matches and six goals in the Champions League, including a stunning hat-trick against Arsenal. With both teams in strong form, the matchup between Bayern and Lyon promises to be an intense encounter, while Arsenal will look to continue their Champions League resurgence against a Real Madrid side that has struggled against elite opposition this season.