Arsenal are set to play Real Madrid next in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals ,and the first leg at The Emirates takes place on Tuesday, April 8. Los Blancos have a star-studded attacking line-up boasting Kylian Mbappe,

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta issues Mikel Merino injury update ahead of Real Madrid test - The versatile midfielder required on-pitch treatment during the first half

Arsenal star Mikel Merino has named Rodrygo as the Real Madrid star he would most like to play alongside. The Gunners host Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday with Merino hoping to have a key role to play leading Mikel Arteta’s attack again.