Real Madrid have problems in defence — and the club want to fix those by signing a centre-back this summer. Carlo Ancelotti’s side have been short of options in that position over the past two seasons due to injuries and a lack of signings.

Real Madrid suffered an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium against Arsenal in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final bout on Tuesday. The Whites were undone by a

Real Madrid are ‘most keen’ to sign Arsenal’s superstar centre-back William Saliba in the summer transfer window, according to reports. It is believed that the current Spanish and European champions wish to recruit a new central defender at the end of the current 2024-25 season.

However, the last time Madrid were asked to come back from three goals down was against Borussia Dortmund in the 2012-13 season with Jose Mourinho as a coach, and they failed to do so. They had been 4-1 down in the first leg. In the second leg, with the Bernabeu behind them, they were on the verge of a comeback with a 2-0 win.

Thanks to a performances for the ages, Arsenal have earned quite the advantage over Real Madrid in the first leg. A 3-0 win at the Emirates means the reigning European champions must score at least

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reacts to drawing against Brentford and injury ahead of Real Madrid 12/04/2025 Emirates Stadium, London, UK