Here are the official starting lineups for both Arsenal F.C. and Real Madrid C.F. for their Champions League Quarter Final (first leg) game on 8 April, 2025. Arsenal FC stunned Real Madrid 3:0 at the Emirates Stadium (official crowd attendance 60.110)
Arsenal FC vs Real Madrid 2024/25 starting lineups and substitutes Champions League
David Raya
Timber (White 90+1), Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly
Odegaard, Partey, Rice (Tierney 80)
Saka (Trossard 74), Merino, Martinelli
Real Madrid CF playing XI vs AFC QF First Leg April 2025
Courtois
Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Alaba (Fran Garcia 80)
Rodrygo (Brahim Diaz 85), Modric (Lucas Vazquez 71), Camavinga, Bellingham
Mbappe, Vini Jr
Both Arsenal & their opponents Real Madrid made the same number of substitutions (3) in this UCL quarterfinal.
Arsenal FC vs Real Madrid CF 3:0 Timeline 24/25 Champions League
1:0 Rice goal 58
2:0 Rice goal 70
3:0 Merino goal 75
3:0 Camavinga red card 90+4 (for Real Madrid; second yellow)