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23yo Arsenal defender poised to start vs Real Madrid?

Timber to start vs Madrid?

23yo Arsenal defender poised to start vs Real Madrid?

07 April 2025 - 20:35

Arsenal take on Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow.

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  • The Gunners face Los Blancos in the competition for the first time in 19 years and there is high level of anticipation from the club's faithful.

    Ahead of the game, manager Mikel Arteta has hinted that Jurrien Timber could be in line to make the starting XI.

    Timber suffered a knock to his knee against Fulham last week. He managed to carry on playing but was substituted in the end.

    The 23-year-old managed a cameo appearance against Everton on Saturday as Ben White got the nod to start at right-back.

    Arteta has now praised the 'remarkable' and 'incredible' season of Timber and hinted that he could make the starting XI.

    Timber has been brilliant with his one-on-one defending and he has a huge role to play in keeping Vinicius Junior quiet.

    Arsenal are big underdogs for the contest despite home advantage.


    Written by Sri Aswin










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