It’s do or die for Real Madrid on Wednesday night, as the reigning Champions League holders look to overturn a 3-0 first-leg defeat against Arsenal. After being outclassed at the Emirates, Carlo Ancelotti’s side return to the Bernabeu knowing only a miracle will keep their dream of a 16th European title alive.

Arsenal were ruthless in London, with Declan Rice scoring two stunning free-kicks and Mikel Merino capping off a dominant night. It was one of Real’s worst European showings in years, and they’ve only ever come back from a three-goal deficit once — against Derby County nearly 50 years ago. Still, the Bernabeu has staged enough dramatic comebacks to keep hope alive.

Real’s home scoring record is strong, but they’ve also conceded in their last 10 European matches at the Bernabeu, and they’ll need at least three goals just to force extra time. Camavinga is suspended, Militao and Carvajal are still out, and both Mendy and Lunin are doubts. Tchouameni returns from suspension and will likely slot into midfield alongside Modric, with Bellingham, Vinicius, Rodrygo and Mbappé leading the charge.

Arsenal come in unbeaten in nine and full of belief. While a rotated side drew 1-1 with Brentford at the weekend, their key players are rested and ready. Arteta’s men have injury concerns — with Partey, Jorginho, White, Havertz, and Jesus all carrying issues — but Timber, Rice, Odegaard, and Saka are expected to start as the Gunners look to finish the job and reach their first semi-final since 2009.

Los Blancos might edge the night, but Arsenal’s early resilience and firepower should see them through.

周三晚上，皇家马德里将面临生死攸关的时刻，这支欧冠卫冕冠军希望扭转首回合0 - 3输给阿森纳的局面。在酋长球场被淘汰后，安切洛蒂的球队回到伯纳乌，他们知道只有奇迹才能保持他们第16个欧洲冠军的梦想。

阿森纳在伦敦的比赛中表现冷酷无情，德克兰·赖斯打进两粒漂亮的任意球，米克尔·梅里诺为这个夜晚的统治力画上了一个完美的完美。这是皇马多年来在欧洲赛场上最糟糕的表现之一，而且他们只在落后三球的情况下逆转过一次——那是近50年前对阵德比郡的比赛。尽管如此，伯纳乌上演了足够多的戏剧性逆转，让人们保持希望。

皇马的主场进球记录很好，但他们在伯纳乌的最近10场欧洲比赛中也丢了球，他们至少需要3个进球才能进入加时赛。卡马文加将停赛，米利塔奥和卡瓦哈尔仍然不能上场，门迪和鲁宁都是未知数。停赛归来的Tchouameni很可能会在中场与莫德里奇并肩作战，贝灵汉、维尼修斯、罗德里戈和姆巴佩耶夫领衔。

阿森纳9年不败，信心满满。虽然轮换后的球队在周末1-1战平了布伦特福德，但他们的主力球员都休息好了。阿尔特塔的球员们都有伤病问题——帕蒂、若日尼奥、怀特、哈弗茨和热苏斯都有伤病——但是泰布、赖斯、奥德加德和萨卡有望首发，因为枪手希望完成任务，并自2009年以来首次进入半决赛。

白衣军团可能会在晚上领先，但阿森纳早期的韧性和火力应该会帮助他们度过难关。