Arsenal host Real Madrid at Meadow Park on Thursday night, as they continue the defence of their UEFA Women's Champions League title. Renee Slegers' side have stumbled in their defence so far, starting with a loss at home to OL Lyonnes before securing a win away at Benfica.
However, just as it seemed that Arsenal were cruising to a win away to Bayern Munich, with a 2-0 lead at half-time, the wheels came undone as the hosts staged a comeback to win 3-2. Arsenal were then handed further disappointment over the weekend, as they were held to a 0-0 draw in the North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.
Beth Mead came off injured in that game, but is reportedly fit for this contest, but Slegers continues to deal with injuries in defence, which has left Arsenal eleventh in the UWCL table and eight points behind WSL leaders Manchester City.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, come into this game on the back of an absolute hiding in El Clasico, losing 0-4 to Barcelona, a result that saw them slip to fourth in the Liga F table, seven points behind their rivals. However, a 1-1 draw against Paris FC in their most recent UWCL game saw them keep their top-four hopes alive.
Madrid's last trip to London saw them give up a 2-0 lead from the first leg and lose 0-3 - a result that saw Arsenal through to the semifinals of the UWCL last season. Revenge will be on the cards, although Arsenal will be without the support of the Emirates stadium like last time.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game.
How to watch:
All 75 matches from the competition will be broadcast live on Disney+ in the UK and Europe, while CBS will broadcast games in the United States, with FanCode streaming it in India. You can also follow ESPN updates in our dedicated live blog.
The highlights from the Women's Champions League can be found on ESPN's digital platforms in the UK and Europe.
Key Details:
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. GMT (3 p.m. ET)
Venue: Meadow Park, Borehamwood
Referee: Silvia Gasperotti (Italy)
VAR: Gianluca Aureliano (Italy)
Table:
Team News:
Arsenal
Manuela Zinsberger, GK: OUT
Leah Williamson, D: OUT
Katie Reid, D: OUT
Kim Little, M: DOUBT
Real Madrid
Merle Frohms, GK: OUT
Antônia, D: OUT
Sandie Toletti, M: OUT
Signe Bruun, F: OUT
Expected Lineups
Arsenal
GK: Daphne van Domselaar
RB: Emily Fox | CB: Lotte Wubben-Moy | CB: Steph Catley | LB: Katie McCabe
RM: Beth Mead | CM: Victoria Pelova | CM: Mariona Caldentey | LM: Caitlin Foord
CF: Alessia Russo | CF: Stina Blackstenius
Real Madrid
GK: Misa Rodríguez
RB: Eva Navarro | CB: Maëlle Lakrar | CB: María Méndez | LB: Sara Holmgaard
RM: Caroline Weir | CM: Filippa Angeldahl | CM: Sara Däbritz | LM: Naomie Feller
CF: Alba Redondo | CF: Linda Caicedo
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