Real had a star-studded team, Arsenal were reeling from injuries, but across both legs in 2006, Henry, Fabregas et al put on a masterclass.

Champions League showdown is the ultimate contrast in styles as Mikel Arteta’s details and discipline meet Carlo Ancelotti’s creative freedom and flair

Mikel Arteta said he is convinced Arsenal can beat Real Madrid and write their own story by winning the Champions League. A fired-up Arteta declared the first leg of Arsenal’s quarter-final clash against the Spanish giants at the Emirates on Tuesday night as “100 per cent” the biggest of his career so far as he bids to steer his side to the first European Cup in the club’s history.