Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie against Arsenal comes at a consequential moment for both teams in their pursuit of silverware, even if both sides enter the clash in different positions.

Get the best Arsenal vs. Real Madrid predictions ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal clash. Free Champions League predictions for April 8.

Federico Valverde (CM) - Carlo Ancelotti described Valverde as one of the "top three" right-backs in the world, but the Uruguayan is still a supremely gifted midfielder. He'll don the Madrid armband against the Gunners and supply non-stop running in the middle of the park. Valverde's a refined machine in all phases and poses a threat from distance.

Two English clubs stand in the way of a stellar Champions League semifinal between Real Madrid with Kylian Mbappé and his long-time previous team Paris Saint-Germain

Arsenal host holders Real Madrid at the Emirates in a huge Champions League quarter-final this evening.Mikel Arteta’s side are aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2008/09, but

At this late stage of the competition, you expect every game to be big, but Arsenal vs. Real Madrid is probably the pick of the round. It's going to be a really interesting battle between two talented sides.

Arsenal face a mighty Champions League challenge as they look to salvage their season by progressing past Real Madrid in the quarter-finals. While the Premier League is not yet mathematically out of reach,

There are plenty of big decisions for both Mikel Arteta and Carlo Ancelotti to make for this huge Champions League quarterfinal first leg.

UEFA have appointed their match officials for Arsenal’s match against Real Madrid on Tuesday, the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty ImagesUEFA