With the new Champions League format, which was introduced this season, there is a possibility that any two teams fail to meet each other for years. But the last format didn‘t meet that for example Arsenal and Real Madrid can meet on a regular bases. After all, the last time these two teams met was in 2006, when they met in the last 16, and a Thierry Henry goal at the Bernabeu paved the way for the Gunners to reach the final, where they suffered a narrow defeat to Barcelona. And now, after 19 long years, both clubs are meeting again, but this time, the Madrid giant is a big favorite, with so many Champions League trophies under his belt, while the Gunners have non.Valverde a Gunner? It could have easily happenedStill, everything is possible in football, and non other than Thierry Henry is thinking like that. He shared his thoughts on what awaits us at the Emirates. When the King of North London speaks, everyone perks up and listens.”You have to believe. I’ve been in this situation before with a slightly less talented team, I’ll be honest with you. When we drew Real Madrid, everyone laughed, especially in Spain. If you go there without believing you can beat Real Madrid and they’re better than you… they have 15 (European championship titles) on their sleeve. We don’t. You might as well not go and play if you don’t think you can beat them, If you go into Real Madrid thinking ‘let’s see what happens,’ you might as well not go there,” he added. He added that surprises can happen: “I think if you go into a match believing you can win it, that’s what dreams are made of. I saw Greece win the Euros, Leicester win the league, no one would have said it, you just have to believe” said former Gunners‘ captain.Mikel is calling, and Arsenal fans should answer this oneOn the other side, Henry didn‘t want to sugarcoat things and reminded that even when you are playing as good as Real or even better, it‘s still hard to beat them.”Is it possible to really do it? That’s a different story. Look at how Atletico played against them. They played more than well, so many times, and it still wasn’t enough. I saw City play very well against Real Madrid, and it wasn’t enough. But if you don’t believe that, stay at home” said Henry.UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – QUARTER-FINALSFirst legTuesday22.00: (2.35) Arsenal (3.30) Real Madrid (3.10)22.00: (2.00) Bayern (3.45) Inter (3.80)Wednesday 22.00: (1.37) Barcelona (5.10) Dortmund (7.75)22.00: (1.42) PSG (5.00) Aston Villa (7.00)***odds are subject to change***
