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Arsenal

Raheem Sterling is suspended for Tuesday's welcome of Real Madrid, though with Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli both available, the on-loan winger isn't a huge absence.
Gabriel Jesus, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kai Havertz, Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel all miss out, with the latter sidelined for the rest of the season, meaning Jakub Kiwior may start.
Ben White and Jurrien Timber are also options to partner Saliba at the back this week.
Mikel Merino may move back up front this week with Leandro Trossard potentially dropping to the bench.
Real Madrid

Thibaut Courtois is targeting a return to fitness for the midweek game at Arsenal having missed the 2-1 loss to Valencia.
Aurelien Tchouameni is suspended, while Ferland Mendy, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao and Dani Ceballos miss out.
David Alaba is expected to start at left-back in midweek, with Eduardo Camavinga partnering Federico Valverde in the middle of the park.
Rodrygo is also in line to return to the starting XI for this one.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+6'

That's all for today as the game is over.
90+4'

A second caution from Irfan Peljto for Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) means that he has to leave the pitch early today. It's a red card.
90+4'

Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
90+1'

The manager has decided to make a substitution and Jurrien Timber walks off the pitch to be replaced by Ben White (Arsenal).
90+1'

This shall not pass! Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) lines up a shot from the edge of the box and goes for goal, but the effort is well blocked by a defender.
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We will have 4 min. of added time.
86'

The statistic for corner kicks – 5:3.
86'

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger.
85'

Rodrygo will be replaced by Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid).
84'

Irfan Peljto blows his whistle. Kieran Tierney (Arsenal) commits a foul after dangerous play.
84'

Arsenal fail to threaten from the corner kick as the opposition's goalkeeper plucks the ball out of the air.
82'

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
80'

Mikel Arteta has decided to substitute Declan Rice and he is replaced by Kieran Tierney (Arsenal).
79'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and David Alaba trots off the pitch and is replaced by Fran Garcia (Real Madrid).
79'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
78'

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) feels very aggrieved after the referee stops play for a foul that he commits while in possession of the ball.
77'

Irfan Peljto blows his whistle and signals a foul after Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid) brought his opponent down.
75'

Goal! Mikel Merino (Arsenal) shows perfect technique and produces a first-time effort from just outside the box that goes into the bottom left corner. It's 3:0.
74'

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) comes onto the pitch after Bukayo Saka signals to the bench that he cannot continue any longer after picking up an injury.
71'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid) is coming onto the pitch as Luka Modric cannot continue after picking up an injury.
70'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) scores a goal from the resulting free kick, sending it into the top right corner. What a strike that is, absolutely fantastic!
70'

Referee Irfan Peljto sees the trip by Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) and doesn't hesitate to blow his whistle.
69'

Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) receives a yellow card for a nasty tackle.
69'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) shoots from outside the box, but his effort is blocked.
68'

The referee points to the corner flag and Arsenal will take a corner.
68'

Mikel Merino (Arsenal) quickly picks up the rebound and drills the ball towards the right side of the goal. The opponent's goalkeeper pulls off a stunning save to deny him.
68'

Mikel Merino (Arsenal) gets to the rebound and shoots, but the effort is blocked.
67'

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) picks up a pass and tries his luck from mid-range towards the right side of the goal, but Thibaut Courtois is equal to it and makes an easy save.
66'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) attempts to find some of his teammates with a dangerous pass from the edge of the box. The opponent's defence, however, intercepts the effort and clears the ball to safety.
64'

Neat passing move from Real Madrid in order to create new attacking opportunities.
63'

Arsenal fail to score from a corner as Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) leaps to collect the ball.
62'

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball away to eliminate the danger. The ball goes out for a corner. Arsenal can continue in their attacking effort.
62'

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
61'

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) won himself some space after the corner kick and tries his luck with a shot from the edge of the box. His effort is directed to the middle of the goal, but the goalkeeper is alert and makes the save.
61'

Real Madrid win a corner.
60'

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) delivers a low pass into the box which is intercepted.
58'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) scores a great goal from the resulting free kick from mid-range. He sends the ball directly inside the right post.
57'

David Alaba (Real Madrid) commits a foul after bringing down his opponent with a slide tackle.
56'

Some neat passing and movement from Arsenal as they ping around some short passes in order to create a new attacking opportunity.
54'

Irfan Peljto shows a yellow card to Thomas Partey (Arsenal) for his blatant foul.
54'

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) sends a cross into the box, but David Raya comes off his line to gather the ball.
52'

Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
51'

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) receives a precise pass on the edge of the box and bends his effort inches wide of the left post.
49'

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) is disappointed with himself because he got into a good area but produced a poor cross.
47'

Real Madrid are showcasing great team work and neat passing moves.
46'

A long pass, executed by David Raya (Arsenal), missed the precision to reach his teammates.
46'

The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.
45+3'

Irfan Peljto blows his whistle to signal the end of the first-half action.
45+2'

Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) receives a quality pass and unleashes a rocket of a shot from distance, but his amazing effort goes just over the crossbar. The goalkeeper probably wouldn't have saved this one.
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The fourth official shows 2 min. of added time.
45'

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) quickly picks up the rebound and shoots towards the left side of the goal. The goalkeeper is ready and denies him with a fine save.
44'

What a save from Thibaut Courtois! Declan Rice (Arsenal) jumps high to meet a cross and glances a promising header from close range towards the bottom left corner, but the goalkeeper pulls off a brilliant save to keep it out.
43'

The ball is cleared after Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. It's a throw-in for Arsenal.
42'

A pass from Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) is intercepted by David Raya and the move breaks down.
41'

Irfan Peljto has a clear sight and sees a foul from Thomas Partey (Arsenal).
40'

A pass by Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
39'

Real Madrid players are exchanging short passes with one another, waiting for the right moment to beat the opposition's defence.
38'

A pass by Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
37'

Real Madrid keep possession of the ball with some short passes, waiting for the moment to hit the opposition swiftly on the break.
36'

Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) jumps into a tackle and Irfan Peljto signals a foul.
34'

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) launches into a thunderous tackle on his opponent and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
33'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Real Madrid comes to nothing.
32'

A cross from Rodrygo (Real Madrid) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety. The ball goes out of play. Real Madrid are awarded a corner kick.
31'

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) receives a clever pass and shoots from mid-range. His shot looks like it's going low in the middle of the goal, but David Raya has other ideas and makes a brilliant save.
30'

A pass by Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
28'

A pass from Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) is intercepted by David Raya and the move breaks down.
28'

Real Madrid hold the ball and display nice passing from player to player.
26'

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) dinks a cross into the box in an attempt to find one of his teammates, but the defence manages to clear.
26'

Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) is able to continue to play.
25'

The game is interrupted now, Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
24'

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) is clearly in an offside position and the linesman raises his flag.
23'

The ball possession at the moment is 53:47.
21'

Ooh that was close! Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) collects a pass and runs with pace goalwards before unleashing a great drive from the edge of the box, but it goes inches wide of the right post.
19'

Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.
18'

Rough tackle by Martin Odegaard (Arsenal). The referee blows his whistle for a foul.
17'

A spell of possession for Real Madrid in an attempt to control the game.
15'

A corner kick by Real Madrid is thwarted by the well prepared David Raya (Arsenal).
15'

Here comes the ref’s decision after the VAR review. It’s not penalty to Arsenal as the referee indicates there was no infringement!
14'

There's a break in play and referee Irfan Peljto must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier penalty claim by Arsenal using VAR. This could be interesting!
13'

Thomas Partey (Arsenal) attempts to score with a first-time shot from the edge of the box. His low effort towards the middle of the goal is saved by Thibaut Courtois.
12'

Jurrien Timber (Arsenal) skips past his man but can't keep the ball in play.
10'

Arsenal are seeing far more of the ball now.
9'

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) beats an opponent and drives towards the edge of the penalty area. He steadies himself and hits a tremendous shot that flashes just over the bar.
8'

Declan Rice (Arsenal) produces a lovely chip pass into the box, but one of the opposition players cuts it out.
7'

The resulting corner from Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) only finds one of the defenders, who heads it out of danger.
6'

Thibaut Courtois comes off his line to intercept the corner from Bukayo Saka (Arsenal).
6'

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders. The ball goes out of play and Arsenal have been awarded a corner kick.
4'

Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) tries to send a low pass into the box, but it's blocked and cleared.
4'

Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger.
3'

Irfan Peljto blows his whistle for a foul after Luka Modric (Real Madrid) hacks down one of his opponents.
2'

Rodrygo (Real Madrid) tackles a bit over-zealously and Irfan Peljto blows for a foul.
2'

The Arsenal players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
1'

An unsuccessful long-range effort by Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) after he collected a pass and unleashed a daisy-cutter. The ball was directed into the middle of the net, but the goalkeeper made an easy save.
1'

The first half has just begun.

The players are on the pitch and Real Madrid will have the kick-off.

Irfan Peljto was nominated as the referee for this game.

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