Arsenal vs Real Madrid: Free live stream, injury news and more for Champions League quarter-final first leg

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Arsenal are set for one of the biggest games of their season when they play host to Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final first leg.

The Gunners booked their place in the final eight after demolishing PSV Eindhoven in the round of 16, while Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid on penalties.

It’ll be the first meeting between Arsenal and Real Madrid since 2006, where the North London club ran out winners on their way to the final.

With both teams looking to take the initiative into the second leg, there will be a key 90 minutes ahead at the Emirates Stadium.

So with that said, here’s a look at everything you need to know ahead of Arsenal vs Real Madrid.

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Arsenal vs Real Madrid date, kick-off time

Arsenal play host to Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday, April 8.

Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm in north London, with both teams looking to take a lead back into the second leg.

Is Arsenal vs Real Madrid on TV?

No, Arsenal’s clash with Real Madrid won’t be available to view on traditional broadcast in the UK on Tuesday.

Arsenal vs Real Madrid live stream

A live stream will be available for Arsenal vs Real Madrid in the Champions League, with it being broadcast on Amazon Prime in the UK.

An Amazon Prime subscription is required to watch the match, which will be shown on Prime Video for smart TVs, computers and smart devices.

How to watch Arsenal vs Real Madrid for free

A free trial of Amazon Prime may be available for new users ahead of the match, which is possible via the following method:

• Sign up to Amazon with an account
• Have a valid debit or credit card on the account
• You may be offered a free trial with the words “Start your free 30-day trial” on your account
• Follow the on-screen instructions to sign up properly for the trial
• FAQs available here

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Arsenal injury news and team updates

Arsenal have several team selection issues heading into the first leg against Real Madrid, with several players set to miss out.

Gabriel Magalhaes is out injured for the season, adding some problems to the backline that Mikel Arteta must sort through.

Ben White and Jurrien Timber appear to be available again, though, having featured against Everton, making his life a little easier.

The defensive ranks are missing Riccardo Calafiori and Takehiro Tomiyasu, who will be out for a while.

Raheem Sterling is suspended for the tie, with the winger picking up his third yellow card of the competition.

Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are out for the rest of the season, leaving Arsenal short with a lack of centre-forward options.

Real Madrid team news and injury updates

A Real Madrid quartet of Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger, Vinicius Jr and Dani Ceballos are available after facing scrutiny and possible bans for their celebrations against Atletico Madrid.

Aurelien Tchouameni is suspended for picking up too many yellow cards, impacting their options in the midfield and backline.

Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy and Eder Militao are all guaranteed to miss out for Real Madrid.

There are doubts in the goalkeeper ranks as Thibaut Courtois isn’t certain to return from an injury, while Andriy Lunin was benched through injury against Valencia last time out.