Real Madrid vs Arsenal: Mikel Arteta and Gunners get Two massive boost before Bernabeu Clash

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It is a litmus test for the boys from North London as Arsenal take on Real Madrid at the 2nd leg of the Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday (April 15).

After a colossal 3-0 victory in the first leg, the Gunners are in a commanding position at the moment. But complacency shouldn't come in mind as the Spanish giants can hurt any team on their own turf. It will be a pivotal 90 minutes for them as they lock horns against the defending Champions League winners.

Arsenal get Injury Boost ahead of Bernabeu Clash

Ahead of the massive encounter, Arsenal have been handed a timely lift ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg clash against Real Madrid, with key players Ben White and Thomas Partey returning to training.

Ben White was back in full training at London Colney after missing Arsenal's Premier League draw with Brentford. Manager Mikel Arteta revealed the defender experienced some discomfort during Friday's training, prompting the medical team to sideline him as a precaution. It remains unclear whether the issue was linked to his earlier knee injury that kept him out for a significant part of the season. His last outing came as a late substitute in the first-leg victory over Madrid.

White stepped in for Jurrien Timber during Tuesday's session, with the Dutchman reportedly picking up a fresh knock. In a further boost, Thomas Partey also trained with the squad. The Ghanaian midfielder had sparked concern after being substituted in the second half against Brentford.

Arsenal to still Miss Five Players

While the returns of White and Partey strengthen Arsenal's squad depth, the Gunners still remain without several long-term absentees- Gabriel Jesus, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori, and Kai Havertz.

If Arsenal can hold off a Real Madrid fightback and maintain their aggregate lead, they will advance to the semi-finals to face either Paris Saint-Germain or Aston Villa. PSG currently lead that tie 3-1 ahead of their second leg at Villa Park.