Barcelona vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup Final | 10-men Barcelona outclass Madrid by 5-2 to win their 15th Spanish Super Cup
Catch the higlights of the El-Clasico clash of Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Final as Barcelona outclassed Real Madrid by 5-2 to win their 15th Spanish Super Cup.
Barcelona players celebrate their 15th Spanish Super Cup Trophy | Getty Images
Hello and welcome to another LIVE blog of Sportz Point. Tonight, we will be covering probably the greatest rivalry in football history, the El-Calsico.
We have an epic contest in hand with FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup Final, set to be played in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona have not been at their absolute best in the last few months. Barcelona slipped from the top of the points table in La Liga, while Real Madrid are struggling to stay in the UEFA Champions League. At this time, an El-Clasico clash will ignite the rivalry more.
So, sit back and relax as Koushik Biswas brings you all the updates of the match from the web desk. Follow the LIVE blog blow.
LIVE Updates
Jan 12, 2025, 7:02 PM
LIVE Score
Jan 12, 2025, 9:59 PM
BARCELONA ARE THE SPANISH SUPER CUP 2025 CHAMPIONS
Barcelona players celebrate their 15th Spanish Super Cup Trophy | Getty Images
Top class from Inaki Pena as he dived to his left and stretched wide to stop Kylian Mabppe's right-footed shot from close range.
Jan 12, 2025, 9:04 PM
90+6' | Chance for Barcelona
Suddenly out of the blue, Barcelona made a good run and after a back-and-forth play from Kounde and Lewandowski, Pedri could not kick the ball in.
Jan 12, 2025, 9:01 PM
90+2' | Valverde misses the target
Valverde tries his luck with a long range right-footed shot. But, was not on target.
Jan 12, 2025, 9:00 PM
90+1' | Chance for Jude
Great turn and flick of the right foot from Mbappe, who found out Bellingham in a close range.
But, Jude could not get the touch he was looking for. Easy grab for Pena.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:59 PM
90' | 8 minutes added
8 minutes added to the second half!
Jan 12, 2025, 8:58 PM
89' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Raphinha, off the bench, for complaining. Ceballos had stepped on Pedri and Raphinha was furious.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:57 PM
88' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Araujo for stopping Kylian Mbappe on the edge of the box. Free-kick from dangerous position.
Rodrygo went for the goal again. But, this time he missed the target by a whisker.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:56 PM
87' | Chance for Real Madrid
Ouuuu! Nearly for Real Madird.
Rudiger somehow sneaked into the final third. But, could not make the full use of the ball from Ceballos.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:54 PM
85' | Bellingham goes for the goal again
It has not been a great night for the English footballer. The corner fell straight onto his feet. But, he failed to control the ball and his shot was disturbed before he could take an aim at the goal.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:52 PM
83' | Over the bar from Jude
Jude Bellingham's right footed volley went over the bar.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:49 PM
81' | Good from Pena
Modric's corner was going into the far post. Pena, who came to replaced Szczęsny, came out early to grab the ball.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:47 PM
79' | Change for Barcelona
Ferran Torres replaces injured Raphinha.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:47 PM
78' | Raphinha is injured
Raphinha is injured with a cramp and looks like will be replaced.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:45 PM
77' | Yellow card
Yellow cards for Lewandowski and Asencio for going into a brawl.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:45 PM
76' | Changes for Real Madrid
Fran Garcia and Brahim Diaz replaced Jude Bellingham and Vinicus Jr.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:42 PM
73' | In case you did not know
If, only if, Real Madrid can make it a draw, we will head to penalties. No extra time.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:37 PM
68' | Lots of fouls
Modric and Mbappe made fouls in a difference of two minutes. Real Madrid would love to have the momentum back.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:32 PM
63' | Change for Real Madrid
Luka Modric replaces Tchouameni.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:31 PM
62' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Tchouameni for a foul on Dani Olmo.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:29 PM
60' | Rodrygo scores a stunner | RMA 2-5 FCB
Rodrygo scored for Real Madrid with a free-kick. Image | RMA/X
Rodrygo scores a stunning free-kick to score Real Madrid's second. Pena had a touch on the ball, but could not stop the curling ball from going inside.
RMA 2-5 FCB
Jan 12, 2025, 8:27 PM
59' | Changes for Barcelona
Gavi and Lamine Yamal have to come off as Inaki Pena and Dani Olmo came to the field.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:25 PM
56' | Red card for Szczęsny
Szczęsny received a direct red card | Getty Images
The referee went to take a look and the replay showed that Szczęsny had caught Mbappe's right foot. It is not a penalty but a direct red card for Barcelona's goalkeeper.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:23 PM
54' | Yellow card for Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe, who was appealing for a penalty, gets a yellow card. Vinicius gets a yellow as well for foul talking.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:21 PM
53' | Yellow card
Rudiger gets the yellow card for fouling Lamine Yamal.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:20 PM
52' | Change for Real Madrid
Vazquez is replaced by Raul Asencio.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:19 PM
48' | Raphinha scores for Barcelona | RMA 1-5 FCB
Barcelona score with another counter attack.
Raphinha makes a quick run on the left before entering the final third and making a fool of Tchouameni he went past Courtois.
Barcelona score their fifth.
RMA 1-5 FCB
Jan 12, 2025, 8:17 PM
47' | Rodrygo hits the woodwork
Great start for Real Madrid. Vinicius lobbed the ball in the air from left and Rodrygo's volley is shattered against the cross bar.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:14 PM
46' | Second half starts and Real Madrid make a change
Carlo Ancelotti makes a change. Camavinga is replaced by Dani Ceballos. Real Madrid start the second half.
Jan 12, 2025, 8:10 PM
Half-time | RMA 1-4 FCB
Image | Getty Images
What a first half for Barcelona! They missed a few early chances and Kylian Mbappe made the pay with an early goal. But, the Catalan club made a solid comeback with Yamal scoring in the 21st, then Robert Lewandowski converting a penalty, Raphinha scoring with a header and Valde netting the fourth one at the stroke of half-time.
What changes should Carlo Ancelotti make?
Jan 12, 2025, 7:59 PM
45+10' | Valde makes it 4 for Barcelona | RMA 1-4 FCB
A brilliant counter attack and goal for Barcelona.
Real Madrid wasted their corner and Lamine Yamal started the attack by winning the ball back. Yamal, after making a run, passed it to Raphinha in the middle.
Raphina went close to the box and Alejandro Valde came from behind to take the ball and go past Courtois.
RMA 1-4 FCB in first-half.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:56 PM
45+8' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Inigo Martinez from the bench.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:55 PM
Haha!
Nine minutes of stoppage time... they chose 9 in honor of Robert Lewandowski. #ElClásico
Courtois gets a hand to the deflect a shot out from Valde from close range.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:53 PM
45+4' | Top class from Valverde
Lewandowski again dropped deep to find the ball and played it out wide to Raphinha. However, Valverde came running to kick the ball for a throw-in.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:48 PM
45' | 9 minutes added
9 minutes off injury time in the first half.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:48 PM
45' | Yamal toying with Camavinga
Lamine again won the battle against Camavinga. Camavinga held him down but was lucky to go for another booking. Remember, he is on a yellow.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:45 PM
43' | Lewandowski is down
Chance for Barcelona. Lamine played it out wide to Raphinha, whose cross met Lewandowski. However, Rudiger went over him as Lewandowski went for the header. Another VAR check? Nah.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:43 PM
39' | Raphinha scores | RMA 1-3 FCB
My lord! What a ball from Kounde and what a finish from Raphinha!
Kounde with a long ball for Raphinha to jump in the air and get the header in. No one was there to stop the Brazilian. Carlo Ancelotti's face tells everything.
RMA 1-3 FCB
Jan 12, 2025, 7:41 PM
38' | Szczęsny makes a save
Szczęsny got down quickly to make the save from Lucas Vasquez.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:39 PM
36' | Lewandowski scores | RMA 1-2 FCB
Lewandowski gave Barcelona the lead. Image | FC Barcelona/X
Clean and crisp from Robert Lewandowski. Into the left corer of Courtois. Courtois had guessed it right but was beaten by the speed and accuracy.
Barcelona lead.
RMA 1-2 FCB
Jan 12, 2025, 7:37 PM
35' | Penalty for Barcelona
Penalty for FC Barcelona and Camavinga gets a yellow card.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:36 PM
33' | VAR Check for penalty
A VAR check is going on for a possible penalty. Camavinga used a high boot against Gavi and the ref wants to have look.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:30 PM
28' | Change for Barcelona
Forced change for Barcelona. Injured Inigo Martinez is replaced by Ronald Araujo.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:27 PM
24' | Chance for Madrid
Lucas Vasquez's header dropped in front of Szczęsny. He went down quickly to deflect the ball for a corner.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:26 PM
21' | Lamine Yamal equalises | RMA 1-1 FCB
Image | FC Barcelona/X
Man, what a goal! What a finish!
The 17-year-old does it again. Robert Lewandowski started the attack, by dropping deep and then playing the pass to Lamine. The Spaniard then took everything in his hand and ran all the away inside the box.
Other than going for the power, the defeated Courtois with a side footed shot across him.
RMA 1-1 FCB
Jan 12, 2025, 7:22 PM
20' | Another corner for Barca
Good from Mendy as he stopped Kounde from sending that cross from right. Another corner for Barcelona. However, they were not able to take an advantage of that.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:21 PM
19' | Barcelona on the attack
Post the break, they were able to find the rhythm back and earned a quick corner. Raphinha took the corner as Casado followed up with a left-footed shot which went away from the goal.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:20 PM
17' | Tension is creeping again
Barcelona captain Raphinha was not happy with the stoppage as he carried out the Real Madrid medical kit out of the field.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:18 PM
16' | Mabppe is down again
Kylian Mabppe is down again. The doctor is strapping his left ankle and we can see Brahim Diaz warming up.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:17 PM
14' | Good from Szczęsny
Nearly the second for Real Madrid. But, Szczęsny came out to grab the ball as Vinicius played a great ball for Jude Bellingham.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:14 PM
12' | Fans seem to have respond to Laporta's presence
Fans are not happy as the big screen shows Barcelona President Joan Laporta.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:10 PM
9' | Raphinha misses the target
Great work from Valde as his cross from the left found Raphinha inside the box. The Brazilian tried to go for the far post from a close range, but missed the target by a whisker.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:08 PM
8' | Mbappe is down
The French striker wants a foul but the replay shows that he slipped on the ground.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:06 PM
5' | Mbappe scores | RMA 1-0 FCB
Kylian Mabppe makes FC Barcelona pay. El-Clasico goal for the French star!
Vinicius won the ball from Casado and that allowed Kylian Mbappe ran away with the ball. He got better of Valde and shoot it past Szczęsny to score the first goal of the night!
Jan 12, 2025, 7:05 PM
4' | Another save
What a miss! Raphinha with a header, went central and gave Courtois the chance to make the save.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:03 PM
2' | Good save from Courtois
Good early save from Courtois. Raphinha played it across for Lamine Yamal to come inside and take a chance with his left foot.
The ball had bounced before Courtois. And, he got a deflection with a dive.
Jan 12, 2025, 7:00 PM
1' | Kick-off
Here we GO! The first domestic final of the season!
Szczęsny, who had already retired a few months back, was called up Barcelona after Ter Stegen's injury. He keeps his spot for the final. Will his experience come handy for Barcelona? Only time will tell!
Real Madrid would love to get their formation right against Barcelona | Image - Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti also has named an unchanged starting XI that won against Malcorra in the semi-finals.
Jan 12, 2025, 6:11 PM
Unchanged Barca XI
Yamal, who scored in the last match would love to contribute again. Image | FC Barcelona
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has named an unchanged XI that took to Athletic Club on Wednesday. Gavi and Yamal netted that time for the Culers.
Jan 12, 2025, 6:08 PM
Lineups | Real Madrid
Starting XI | Courtois, Lucas V., Tchouameni, Rüdiger, F. Mendy, Valverde, Camavinga, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vini Jr, Mbappé
Subs | Lunin, Fran González, Alaba, Modrić, Arda Güler, Endrick, Ceballos, Fran García, Brahim, Asencio, Lorenzo.
Jan 12, 2025, 6:05 PM
Lineups | Barcelona
Starting XI: Szczęsny, Cubarsí, Balde, I. Martinez, Gavi, Pedri, Lewandowski, Raphinha, M. Casadó, Lamine Yamal, Kounde
Subs: R. Araujo, Ferran, Iñaki Peña, Fermín, Pau Víctor, Olmo, F. De Jong, Eric, Astralaga, H. Fort and Gerard Martín.
Jan 12, 2025, 5:13 PM
Results of last 10 El-Clasicos
26/10/24 (LIGA) Real Madrid 0-4 Barça 21/04/24 (LIGA) Real Madrid 3-2 Barça 14/01/24 (SUPER CUP) Real Madrid 4-1 Barça 28/10/23 (LIGA) Barça 1-2 Real Madrid 05/04/23 (COPA DEL REY) Barça 0-4 Real Madrid 19/03/23 (LIGA) Barça 2-1 Real Madrid 02/03/23 (COPA DEL REY) Real Madrid 0-1 Barça 15/01/23 (SUPER CUP) Real Madrid 1-3 Barça 16/10/22 (LIGA) Real Madrid 3-1 Barça 20/03/22 (LIGA) Real Madrid 0-4 Barça
Jan 12, 2025, 5:12 PM
Who have won the Spanish Super Cup most?
Barcelona have won the title 14 times while Real Madrid are following them with one less title. If the Los Blancos can win, they will equal Barca's record.
Jan 12, 2025, 5:11 PM
Road to final | FC Barcelona
Lamine Yamal scored in the semis for Barcelona. Image | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona defeated Athletic Club by 2-0 to reach the final. Gavi and Lamine Yamal were the scorers for the 2023 winners.
Jan 12, 2025, 5:09 PM
Road to final | Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham scored in the semi-final. Image | Real Madrid
Real Madrid thrashed Mallorca by 3-0 in the semis. Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo scored goals for the defending champions.
Jan 12, 2025, 5:05 PM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Spanish Super Cup Final match live on Fan Code.
Jan 12, 2025, 5:04 PM
Tonight's venue
King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
Jan 12, 2025, 5:03 PM
Match Details
Match: Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Spanish Super Cup Final
Date: 13 January, 2025
Time: 12.30 am IST
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City stadium, Saudi Arabia
UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final First Leg Round Up: Barcelona, Arsenal earn huge wins; Inter and PSG lead
Arsenal and Barcelona thump massive wins to inch closer to the semis, whereas Inter Milan and PSG have secured the lead in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 quarter-final first leg.
The first-leg matchdays of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25Quarter-final ties have definitely lived up to expectations, offering us some of the most iconic matches and memorable moments to cherish.
Arsenal have stunned Real Madrid at home through Declan Rice's spectacular free-kicks, whereas Barcelona have dismantled Dortmund to practically edge closer to the semi-finals.
Inter Milan and PSG have also earned the desired lead over Bayern Munich and Aston Villa, respectively, before heading on to the return leg next week.
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 10, 2025
UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final First Leg Round Up
Arsenal 3-0 Real Madrid
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Arsenal have stunned Real Madrid, the reigning champions in the first leg, by crushing them 3-0 at the Emirates to secure a huge lead in the tie.
Declan Rice's free-kicks have taken all the spotlights and convincingly so, as the Gunners remain unbeaten against Los Blancos on a Champions League night.
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 9, 2025
After a goal-less first half, Rice rocketed both of his free-kicks into the net in the 58th and 70th minute, and Mikel Merino found a third one in the 75th minute. The North London Club scored three in just 17 minutes!
Arsenal will travel to Real Madrid for the return leg encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu on April 17th.
An electric game ended inInter Milan's favour as the Italian club scored a late winner to earn a 2-1 away victory over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.
Cesare Augusto and Marcus Thuram combined to set up a beautiful trivela goal from Lautaro Martinez, the Nerrazzuri skipper, in the 38th minute. Inter led at the break, but after a couple of wasted opportunities from both sides, Thomas Muller pulled off the equalizer for Bayern in the 85th minute, only ten minutes after coming off the bench.
However, Inter did not get startled and snatched a late winner in the 88th minute through Davide Frattesi's flashy strike in the 88th minute following another brilliant Augusto set up.
Inter Milan will welcome Bayern Munich at the San Siro Stadium in Milan on 17 April.
FC Barcelona rampaged over Borussia Dortmund at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium, crushing them 4-0 to practically book their berth in the semis.
Raphinha scored a cheeky goal in the 25th minute of the game as the Catalan side led 1-0 at the break. However, the floodgates opened in the second half, with Lewandowski scoring a goal in the 48th minute and completing his brace in the 66th minute. Lamine Yamal netted the fourth one for Barca in the 77th minute, securing a massive lead in the tie.
Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to put three past Aston Villa, securing a 3-1 lead in the first leg at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
PSG showed a proper dominance over Villa throughout the match, despite Morgan Rogers drawing the first blood in the 35th minute. Desire Doue, the 19-year-old PSG wonderkid, netted the equalizer only four minutes later with a sublime long-ranger strike.
The game remained all square at the break, but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia handed PSG the lead in the only four minutes into the second half. Nuno Mendes secured a two-goal lead in the tie with a marvellous finish in the dying moments of the game.
FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund UCL 2024-25 Quarter-final 1st leg LIVE Updates: Lewandowski's brace makes it 3-0 for Barcelona
Stay updated with the real-time updates, news, scores and free commentary of the FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund UCL 2024-25 quarter-final 1st leg match in Barcelona.
Welcome to our coverage of the FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund UCL 2024-25 quarter-final 1st leg match in Barcelona.
This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you the build-up, stats, past results and real-time LIVE updates of the match.
These two teams have already faced each other once in this season's UEFA Champions League. Barcelona were able to beat the German side by 3-2 in a dramatic fashion at Westfalenstadion.
Barcelona are unbeaten in 2025 so far, while Dortmund's form has been a bit up and down this season. But, with unpredictable teams like Borussia Dortmund, they can beat any team on their day.
So, we have a great game on our hands. Sit back, relax and enjoy the coverage.
LIVE Updates
Apr 9, 2025, 7:03 PM
LIVE Score
Apr 9, 2025, 8:28 PM
Tech error!
Sorry the LIVE updates are off due to a tech error.
Apr 9, 2025, 8:27 PM
66' Lewandowski makes it 3-0!
Yamal with another through ball for Fermin to send a perfect cross for Lewandowski to side foo the ball for goal,
Apr 9, 2025, 8:12 PM
A 10th goal of the Champions League campaign, and haunting his former club. 🎯
Yamal chipped in a ball from right, and Raphinha kept the ball inside with a header for Lewandowski to head the ball inside the goal.
Barcelona 2-0 Dortmund.
Apr 9, 2025, 8:05 PM
Second half starts!
Beier has replaced Adeyemi.
Apr 9, 2025, 7:49 PM
Half-time | Barcelona 1-1 Dortmund
Barcelona will be happy to keep it 1-0 at half-time. Dortmund looked threatening during the fag end of the first half.
Barcelona lead by 1-0 after Raphinha's goal. Guirassy missed two chances for Dortmund.
Apr 9, 2025, 7:47 PM
1 minute added
Apr 9, 2025, 7:47 PM
45' | Another miss from Guirassy
Adeyemi's cross was perfect for Guirassy to just tap the ball inside the goal. But, he could not get the touch.
Apr 9, 2025, 7:45 PM
44' | Easy for Kobel
Fermin Lopez could not get the power on his shot from close range. It is an easy save for Kobel.
Apr 9, 2025, 7:43 PM
41' | Save from Szczęsny
A mistake in the defensive half, and Dortmund again had the chance to make it 1-1.
But Gittens' shot was easily saved by Szczęsny
Apr 9, 2025, 7:41 PM
40' | Bi-cycle kick from Lewa
A bicycle kick from Lewandowski after Raphinha's shot was blocked. Easy save for Kobel.
Apr 9, 2025, 7:38 PM
36' | Huge miss from Guirassy
That was a huge miss from Guirassy, as a lobbed ball had him one-on-one against Szczęsny. But, he could not get a touch to the ball and Szczęsny grabbed the ball even after slipping no the ground.
Apr 9, 2025, 7:36 PM
34' | What a pass from Yamal!
In a counterattack, Lmaine Yamal made a great run and went inside with the ball before sending a threading pass for Raphinha.
However, the pass was just a tad long for the Brazilian.
Apr 9, 2025, 7:35 PM
What a season for Raphinha!
Make that 17 goal involvements in the Champions League for Raphinha this season.
Across his spells with Bayern Munich and Barcelona, Hansi Flick has won all six of his meetings with Borussia Dortmund; his best 100% record against an opponent in this period.
Football fans from India can watch the FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund UCL 2024-25 Quarter-final 1st leg match LIVE on Sony Sports Network TV Channels.
Moreover, the match can be streamed LIVE on Sony LIV app and website with a paid subscription.
Apr 9, 2025, 3:18 PM
Match Details
Match: FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-Final First Leg
FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final First Leg | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction
Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible starting lineups, and Fantasy XI Prediction of the FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final First Leg match on 10 April 2025.
The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-finals commenced last night with two of the most entertaining games this season, and the quest for the coveted glory will offer us another two brilliant games tonight.
FC Barcelonaare set to take on last year's finalists, Borussia Dortmund, in the first leg of the quarter-final tie tonight at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona.
From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know about the FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund match in the first leg of the quarter-final tie in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25.
Match Details
Match: FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-Final First Leg
Date:10 April 2025
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Venue:Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona
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Broadcasting and Streaming Details
The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network.
Team News
FC Barcelona
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Barcelona are themselves in scintillating form, remaining unbeaten in 22 games, having won 18, but they were restricted to a 1-1 home draw against Real Betis at the weekend.
The Catalan side have already faced the Black and Yellow Army on their road to the UCL quarters this season, as they salvaged a thrilling 3-2 win over Dortmund in the league phase game at Signal Iduna Park. Ferran was the saviour for Barca, scoring two late goals after Serhou Guirassy had equalised twice for BVB.
The catalan side will be confident of taking the initiative back to Germany next week, with the aim of reaching a first semi since 2019.
Barca have never lost in five previous meetings with Dortmund, and manager Hansi Flick has a perfect 100% record against them, with six wins from six across his time with Bayern, including the league phase success.
Hansi Flick will have to exclude Dani Olmo who suffered a recent injury, along with long-standing absentees Marc Casado, Marc Bernal and Marc Andre Ter Stegen. Inigo Martinez is also doubtful for the game tonight, though he is expected to return, but if will be suspended in the return leg if he gets booked.
Borussia Dortmund
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Borussia Dortmund cannot be casted out against Barcelona tonight, because even though they are experiencing a terrible domestic season, the Yellow-Blacks have been a power in Europe in recent years.
Dortmund's sole knockout-stage loss in their past eight was last year's final at Wembley to Real Madrid, and Dortmund have won three consecutive away matches in such games.
It is a positive thing that their form in Europe is still good, as winning this tournament will definitely be the only way back into the competition for Niko Kovac's team next season.
⏳ Die letzte Einheit vor Barcelona! Niklas Süle ist wieder mit dabei, nur Marcel Sabitzer und Nico Schlotterbeck fehlen. #UCLpic.twitter.com/A3R39eu3dm
However, there is a long list of absentees for Niko Kovac's side; that might limit his options on the bench. Pascal Gross is suspended for this game, whereas Filippo Mane, Marcel Sabitzer, Nico Schlotterbeck, Cole Campbell, Ayman Azhil and Kjell-Arik Wätjen are all sidelined due to different injury concerns. Niklas Süle is also doubtful.
Maximilian Beier, Ramy Bensebaini, Yan Couto, and Julian Ryerson are in danger as well, as they will miss out the second leg if they receive any bookings tonight.
Barcelona are unbeaten in their five meetings with Borussia Dortmund in European competition (W3 D2), including a victory over them earlier in this season’s UEFA Champions League (3-2). Only against Lyon (8), Napoli (6) and Werder Bremen (6) have they played more in Europe without losing.
Across his spells with Bayern Munich and current club Barcelona, Hansi Flick has won all six of his meetings with Borussia Dortmund; his best 100% record against an opponent in this period. His sides have averaged three goals per game against them (18 in total), and netted at least three goals in five of the six matches.
Matches played: 3
Barcelona won: 2
Dortmund won: 0
Draws: 1
Possible Playing XI
FC Barcelona
Wojciech Szczęsny (GK); Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsi, Iñigo Martínez, Alejandro Balde; Frenkie De Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Raphinha; Robert Lewandowski
Borussia Dortmund
Gregor Kobel (GK); Julian Ryerson, Emre Can, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini; Felix Nmecha, Carney Chukwuemeka; Karim Adeyemi, Julian Brandt, Maximilian Beier; Serhou Guirassy
Arsenal vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quater-final 1st leg Highlights: Declan Rice's stunning brace and Merino's goal hand Arsenal a 3-0 lead in the first-leg
Get the highlights of the Arsenal vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 quarter-final 1st leg match at Emirates Stadium as Arsenal managed a 3-0 lead over the 15-time Champions.
Welcome to our live coverage of the Arsenal vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 quarter-final 1st leg match at Emirates Stadium.
This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you the buildup, head-to-head stats, team news and real-time updates of the all-important match from our web desk.
21 - Thibaut Courtois has saved 21 of the last 26 shots on target he has faced in the Champions League, including the last 10 (7 vs Atlético de Madrid and 3 vs Arsenal). Giant. pic.twitter.com/1SzTFnRuIg
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Apr 8, 2025, 7:38 PM
That was the chance Mbappe missed earlier!
Apr 8, 2025, 7:36 PM
Once a Real Madrid wonderkid, now a Gunner
Martin Odegard, who burst onto the scene as a Real Madrid wonderkid, is now leading Arsenal against Real Madrid.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:32 PM
31' | Raya makes a save
That was a fabulous ball from Jude Bellingham. He found Kylian Mbappe making a quick run, alone, inside the box.
However, Mbappe was not threatening enough to beat Raya.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:27 PM
Timber has already won five duels
Apr 8, 2025, 7:26 PM
24' | Mbappe is offside
Nearly for Kylian Mbappe. A dangerous ball from Vini, found Mbappe making a run inside the box.
Countered by Timber and Partey, Mbappe went for a shot.
The shot went over the goal. However, Mbappe was already offside leading to the play.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:23 PM
21' | Vini goes wide
Vinicius Jr, again from the left, went for a right-footed shot.
The curling shot did not curl enough to be on target.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:22 PM
Was that a handball?
During the earlier play, Rice's shot was blocked by Asencio. The block did hit the hand. A VAR check was done. But, no penalty was given.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:19 PM
The defending champions!
Apr 8, 2025, 7:16 PM
13' | Save from Courtois
Martenelli made a good run on the left and his cross found Rice making an effort with a side volley.
Ascencio blocked Rice's shot.
Partey tried his luck in the rebound, but Courtois saved his shot.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:13 PM
Emirates is buzzing!
The atmosphere is just electric.
Arsenal are having the upper hand with nearly five attacks already. In the meantime, Real Madrid looked threatening with counterattacks.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:12 PM
Youth!
Myles Lewis-Skelly (18Y 194D) is the second youngest Englishman to start a Champions League quarter-final after Jude Bellingham vs. Man City in 2021 (17Y 281D).
Vinicius Jr., from the left tries an ambitious shot. However, his shot went over the goal.
Apr 8, 2025, 7:09 PM
Old and Gold - Modric
3 - Luka Modrić 🇭🇷 is the third-oldest outfield player to start in a UCL quarter-final (39y 211d), after Ryan Giggs 🏴 in 2014 v Bayern Munich (40y 123d) and Alessandro Costacurta 🇮🇹 in 2006 v Lyon (39y 339d). Eternal. pic.twitter.com/L7RwU8G8mA
Vinicius Jr. will miss the second leg of the fixture, if he gets a yellow card tonight vs Arsenal.
Apr 8, 2025, 5:01 PM
Early team news: Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois will be back after missing the last three games due to a knee injury. Lunin is injured, by the way.
Apr 8, 2025, 4:58 PM
Early team news: Arsenal
Raheem Sterling is suspended for this match after picking up three yellow cards.
Apr 8, 2025, 4:55 PM
Previous meetings: Arsenal vs Real Madrid in Champions League
Theirry Henry scored the only goal in meetings between these two clubs in UEFA Champions League. Henry scored in the first leg of round of 16 meet in 2005/06 Champions League, while the second leg was a goalless draw.
Apr 8, 2025, 4:52 PM
Head-to-head stats: Arsenal vs Real Madrid
Arsenal won: 1
Real Madrid won: 0
Draws: 1
Apr 8, 2025, 3:11 PM
Tonight's Venue | Emirates Stadium
Apr 8, 2025, 2:59 PM
How to watch the match?
Football fans from India can watch the Arsenal vs Real Madrid UCL 2024-25 Quarter-final first-leg match on Sony Sports Network Channel.
Moreover, they can watch the match LIVE on Sony LIV app and website as well.
Apr 8, 2025, 2:58 PM
Match Details
Match:Arsenal vs Real Madrid- UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-Final First Leg
Arsenal vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final First Leg | Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible Lineups and Fantasy XI Prediction
Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible starting lineups, and Fantasy XI Prediction of the Arsenal vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final First Leg match on 9 April 2025.
The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-finals are knocking on the doors as the quest for the coveted UCL glory offers some of the most decisive encounters this season.
Kicking off the quarters, Arsenal are set to welcome the reigning champions, Real Madrid, for the first leg of the quarter-final tie tonight at the Emirates Stadium in London.
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 8, 2025
The Gunners thumped PSV Eindhoven in the Round of 16 to fire into the last eight, whereas Los Blancos knocked arch-rivals Atletico Madrid out on penalties.
From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know aboutReal Madrid vs Arsenal's first leg of the Quarter-final matchin the UEFA Champions League 2024-25.
Match: Arsenal vs Real Madrid- UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-Final First Leg
Date:9 April 2025
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Venue:Emirates Stadium, London
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Broadcasting and Streaming Details
The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network.
Team News
Arsenal
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Gunners' gaffer Mikel Arteta has guided his team into the last eight once again this time after last season, thanks to a staggering 7-1 crushing of PSV in the first leg of their last-16 fight ahead of a 2-2 home draw.
However, a distressing 1-1 draw against Everton on Saturday moved Liverpool one step closer to the title, though Arteta's team selection was as much that of a man who has his eyes firmly on Madrid, where Arsenal will seek to take their unbeaten run in all tournaments to eight matches while also keeping up an incredible European home record.
In fact, the North London side has not lost any of their past 10 Champions League matches at the Emirates - keeping eight clean-sheets during that period.
Arteta will be confident after Bukayo Saka's return from a long-standing injury, where he will be paired up with makeshift striker Mikel Merino and Martinelli. However, Ricardo Calafiori, Gabriel Margalhaes, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and Takehiro Tomiyasu are the key absentees for tonight's game, whereas Raheem Sterling will serve a one-game suspension.
However, Gabriel Martinelli, Declan Rice, and Jurrien Timber will miss the return leg if they receive bookings tonight.
If Real Madrid can make Arsenal the 112th team they have defeated in the Champions League on Tuesday night, another trophy-less campaign will be the lot of Arteta's Arsenal unless there is some miraculous second-leg recovery.
Ancelotti will have to exclude long-time absentees Dani Carvajal, Dani Ceballos, and Eder Militao, along with Aurelin Tchouameni, who is suspended for this game. Second-choice keeper Andriy Lunin and Ferland Mendy are also doubtful.
However, a long list of Madrid players might miss the second leg if booked tonight: Eduardo Camavinga, Endrick, Luka Modric, Antonio Rudiger, Lucas Vazquez, and Vinicius Jr.
Head-to-head Stats (In UCL)
This will be just the third meeting between Arsenal and Real Madrid in European competition, following their last 16 tie in the UEFA Champions League in 2005-06. Arsenal won 1-0 in the first leg away from home before drawing 0-0 at Highbury in the second leg (1-0 on aggregate).
⏪ Heading back to 2006...
Enjoy the highlights from our winning Champions League encounter with Real Madrid 🎬 pic.twitter.com/tbfSqW1lBg
David Raya (GK); Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Myles Lewis-Skelly; Martin Odegaard, Thomas Partey, Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Mikel Merino, Gabriel Martinelli
Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois (GK); Federico Valverde, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rüdiger, Fran Garcia; Rodrygo, Luka Modrič, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham; Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr
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