Title holders Real Madrid eye historic Champions League second leg comeback charge against Arsenal after 3-0 defeat.

Real Madrid will once again rely on an attacking strategy without reinforcing the midfield with a fourth player. The starting XI will include Rodrygo Goes despite his recent goal drought, Lucas Vázquez and David Alaba as full-backs, and the return of Fede Valverde to the midfield.

The Spanish giant saw its UEFA Champions League title defense come to an end Wednesday night at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Arsenal won 2-1 to advance by a 5-1 aggregate score. It's the first time since the 2019-20 season Madrid failed to reach the UCL semifinals.