Arsenal welcome defending champions Barcelona to the Emirates Stadium to contest the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday night and the match could have the makings of a potential European classic.
Arsenal Match Betting News
Arsenal have done very well in the Premier League so far, while they remain in the hunt for the FA Cup as well as the Champions League.
However as recent history suggests, Arsenal’s season tends to crumble during the current stage of the campaign and the fans are not ready to get carried away before they can navigate through the next few weeks with a couple of good results.
Arsenal now prepare for arguably their biggest game of the season so far when they square off against European Champions Barcelona in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday night and the result of the clash could potentially make or break the Gunners’ campaign.
Santi Cazorla, Jack Wilshere and Tomas Rosicky remain ruled out for Arsenal but the Gunners do not have any fresh injury concerns to contend with ahead of the clash.
Barcelona Match Betting News
Barcelona have been in quite imperious form this season and it looks like nothing can stop the Catalan giants from claiming another treble during the current campaign as well.
However, Barcelona have not won anything as of yet this season and manager Luis Enrique will be keen on his rampant side not to get complacent by the admiration they have so deservedly earned.
The Catalan giants now prepare for an encounter against Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 and the match promises to be a challenge for the reigning champions.
Rafinha remains out with a long term injury while Arda Turan will be unavailable for the clash due to suspension.
Arsenal vs Barcelona Match Prediction
Arsenal and Barcelona have become familiar foes in the Champions League but the Spanish giants hold a dominant record over the Gunners and they should head into the clash on Tuesday as favourites once again due to their fine form.
Arsenal are expected to give Barcelona a good game though and the match should be a wonderfully entertaining one for the neutrals to enjoy.
