Arsenal Women face a crucial test in their European campaign as they welcome an unbeaten Real Madrid side to Meadow Park this Wednesday evening.
Arsenal's European Struggles
The Gunners have experienced a challenging start to their Champions League journey this season, having suffered two defeats in their opening three matches. Their campaign began with a loss to Lyon, followed by a victory against Benfica, before a particularly disappointing collapse against Bayern Munich last week.
Arsenal surrendered a two-goal advantage at the Allianz Arena, eventually falling to a 3-2 defeat after a second-half performance that manager Renee Slegers will want to quickly forget.
The team's recent form hasn't improved, with a goalless draw against Tottenham in the North London derby adding to their frustrations. Meanwhile, their Spanish opponents arrive in Hertfordshire boasting an undefeated record in European competition this season.
Match Information and Viewing Details
The Women's Champions League clash kicks off at 8pm GMT on Wednesday 19 November at Meadow Park in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.
Football fans in the United Kingdom can watch the entire match live through Disney+ streaming service. Subscription plans for the platform begin at £5.99 per month, providing access to this European fixture alongside their extensive content library.
Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Arsenal's injury concerns continue, with manager Slegers confirming that Leah Williamson is making progress in her recovery from a knee problem but won't be available for this important match. The Gunners are also missing Katie Reid and Manuela Zinsberger for the remainder of the season due to serious knee injuries.
Real Madrid face their own significant absence, with first-choice goalkeeper Merle Frohms sidelined after tearing her posterior cruciate ligament last month.
Predicted Arsenal starting eleven: Van Domselaar; Fox, Wubben-Moy, Catley, McCabe; Mead, Cooney-Cross, Caldentey, Foord; Russo, Blackstenius.
Expected Real Madrid line-up: Misa; Navarro, Lakrar, Mendez, Holmgaard; Feller, Angeldal, Dabritz, Weir; Redondo, Caicedo.
This match represents a critical opportunity for Arsenal to regain momentum in their European campaign and prove they can compete with the continent's elite teams.
