Arsenal vs Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League preview, head-to-head & prediction
Arsenal meet Real Madrid in UEFA Champions League, with kick-off on Tuesday 08 September 2026 at 19:00 UTC. Here's the head-to-head record, how both sides are shaping up and what to expect — all from SportScore's live data.
Head-to-head
The two sides have met 6 times. Arsenal have won 4, Real Madrid 1, with 1 draw.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2025 | UEFA Champions League | Real Madrid 1–2 Arsenal |
| 08 Apr 2025 | UEFA Champions League | Arsenal 3–0 Real Madrid |
| 23 Jul 2019 | International Champions Cup | Real Madrid 5–4 Arsenal |
| 03 Aug 2008 | European Emirates Stadium Cup | Arsenal 1–0 Real Madrid |
| 08 Mar 2006 | UEFA Champions League | Arsenal 0–0 Real Madrid |
Recent form
Arsenal are in good form — W W W L L from their last 5 (W3 D0 L2).
- W v Coventry City (3–0)
- W v Manchester City (3–0)
- W v Como (5–4)
- L v Borussia Dortmund (2–3)
- L v Real Betis (1–3)
Real Madrid are in excellent form — W W W W W from their last 5 (W5 D0 L0).
- W v Real Sociedad (4–1)
- W v RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (2–1)
- W v Schalke 04 (3–0)
- W v RC Deportivo (1–0)
- W v Ferencvarosi TC (2–1)
What to expect
Real Madrid arrive in the better shape and carry real momentum, though Arsenal will back themselves at this level. A tight contest looks likely.
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