Despite a loss in the round-of-16 first leg to FC Porto, Arsenal is still anticipated to progress to the quarterfinals, given their strong form. However, Carragher suggests that facing Real Madrid would present a significant challenge for the Gunners, potentially impacting their Premier League campaign.
Real Madrid, as the most successful club in the competition, is a formidable opponent with ambitions to win the Champions League this season. Carragher believes that a challenging tie against Madrid could divert Arsenal’s focus, making it tougher for them to maintain their pursuit of the Premier League title.
Carragher told The Redmen TV: “The problem is that I think [Man City] are so much better than everyone in the Champions League, maybe Real Madrid. I’m desperate for them to get Arsenal in the next round if Arsenal get through. I think it would be great for us if they played in the quarters.
“I know what it’s like playing an English team, it takes a lot out of you, mentally and physically. The press attention is so much greater and the low for one of them to go out. That would be a big help for us with the league title if they played each other in the quarters or the semi-finals.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Madrid will be tough opponents to face, but there is room for upsets in the Champions League and we can eliminate them if we are paired together.
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