Champions Real Madrid Survive Thrilling Penalty Shootout Against Rivals Atlético!

Arsenal are opting for a somewhat rotated squad as they prepare to face PSV in the second leg, with manager Mikel Arteta opting to rest a good six players who featured prominently in their previous victory over the Dutch side last week in Eindhoven. Notably absent from the line-up is captain Martin Ødegaard, along with key contributors like Trossard, Saliba, and Timber. The Gunners will field a side that includes Raya between the sticks; defensively, they have White, Kiwior, Gabriel, and Lewis-Skelly making up the back four. In the midfield, it’s Rice, Jorginho, and Zinchenko tasked with controlling the game, while the attack will see Sterling, Merino, and Tierney leading the charge. This strategic choice points to Arteta’s intent on balancing the squad’s fitness while keeping their eyes firmly on progressing in the competition without over-committing key players at this stage. The stage is set for a fascinating encounter, as the team looks to forge ahead under pressure. Resource: "https://nos.nl/liveblog/2559277-rice-kopt-arsenal-weer-op-voorsprong-tegen-psv-atletico-op-1-0-tegen-real