Real Madrid have officially landed in London ahead of their highly anticipated Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal.
The squad, including players and coaching staff, departed Madrid this morning and landed at Gatwick Airport after a two-hour flight. From there, they made their way to their base of operations in the English capital: the Courthouse Hotel in Shoreditch.
Later today, the team will hold their final training session at the Emirates Stadium. Manager Carlo Ancelotti is expected to speak at the pre-match press conference alongside one of the players, as they prepare for Tuesday night’s showdown at 9:00 PM versus Arsenal.
📝 Matchday Squad vs Arsenal
🧤 Goalkeepers:
Courtois, Fran González, Sergio Mestre
🛡️ Defenders:
Alaba, Lucas Vázquez, Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger, Asencio, Jacobo, Lorenzo
🎯 Midfielders:
Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modrić, Arda Güler, Chema
⚡ Forwards:
Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick, Brahim, Gonzalo
❌ Unavailable Players
- Injured: Lunin, Mendy, Ceballos
(plus long-term injuries like Carvajal and Militão) - Suspended: Tchouaméni (yellow card accumulation)
🔍 Young Talent Called Up
Ancelotti has included six academy players in the traveling squad:
- Goalkeepers: Fran González (who debuted recently vs. Valencia) and Sergio Mestre
- Defenders: Jacobo and Lorenzo
- Midfielder: Chema
- Forward: Gonzalo
It remains to be seen if any of these youngsters will get a chance to shine under the bright lights of the Emirates.