Now Arteta’s side are clear favourites and, as much as everyone is talking about a famous Real Madrid comeback, going out would be an infamous Arsenal collapse. The last time the Gunners lost by a four-goal margin was November 2021. They have come a long way since that chastening defeat at Anfield and this current side has far more steel about it.

Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal’s mindset ahead of Real Madrid second leg - Arsenal take a three-goal advantage to the Spanish capital after a famous night last week

Arsenal won last week's first leg in London 3-0 ahead of the return leg against the competition's record 15-time winners.