Thomas Frank makes prediction for Real Madrid vs Arsenal Champions League showdown

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The Gunners approach the second leg of their quarter-final match at the Bernabeu with a 3-0 advantage after convincingly defeating the Spanish team at home during the first leg.

However, Real Madrid’s star Jude Bellingham has cautioned Arsenal that *‘anything can happen’* in the highly anticipated contest in the Spanish capital.

The reigning La Liga champions boast the most Champions League titles in history – with 15 trophies – and currently hold the title.

Nevertheless, Frank, speaking following Arsenal’s 1-1 tie with Brentford on Saturday, hinted that he believes the north London team will move forward.

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The Danish manager firmly believes that Mikel Arteta’s team will be *‘fine’*, as he discussed the upcoming match during his post-match media briefing.

When asked how he would handle a trip to the Bernabeu with a 3-0 cushion, Frank responded: *‘I’m not (laughing) but I’d love the challenge!’*

**LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 08:** Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates his side’s opening goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Emirates Stadium on April 08, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)**

Arsenal comfortably defeated Real Madrid 3-0 in the opening leg at the Emirates (Picture: Getty)

*‘I think you need to speak with Mikel about that. He and his coaches have shown how good they are and how much they’ve progressed as a club.*

*‘Mikel has done an exceptional job to make Arsenal extremely competitive for the last three years.*

*‘They are in a good position. Looking from the outside, Arsenal work hard and they are very good defensively.*

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Thomas Frank has praised Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta (Picture: Getty)

*‘They’re very good on defensive set-pieces. So I think they’ll be fine [against Real Madrid on Wednesday].’*

Arteta, on the other hand, says Arsenal now need to begin preparations *‘for the most beautiful game of the season’* against Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

*‘We still have six games to play in the Premier League – which are going to be really important for sure – but, for now, it’s all about Wednesday,’* said Arteta.

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*‘Now it is time to recover well and tomorrow we have to start to prepare for the most beautiful game of the season.’*

When asked whether the Real Madrid game was on the players’ minds during the Brentford match, Arteta replied: *‘No.*

*‘I think the players know that when you come to the Premier League and the position that we played today, how tough it was going to be and what it requires and it requires your best every time to win.’*

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