Arsenal's Absences Against Real Madrid in the Champions League Quarter-Finals

Arsenal is preparing for a fiery clash against Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, but it will be missing several key players due to injuries and suspensions, which could affect its chances of qualification.

The club previously confirmed the absence of German player Kai Havertz until the end of the season after undergoing surgery on his knee tendons; he is the team's top scorer this season with 15 goals. Brazilian Gabriel Jesus will also be absent due to an injury to his cruciate ligament, causing Arsenal to lose its fourth-best scorer with 7 goals.

The situation of Bukayo Saka remains unclear, as he has been sidelined since December due to a muscle injury, with a return expected in early April, giving him a chance to make it to the match.

Defender Takehiro Tomiyasu will continue to be absent due to knee issues, and regarding suspensions, Arsenal will miss Raheem Sterling in the first leg after receiving a yellow card against Eindhoven, although he has not been a regular starter in Mikel Arteta's lineup this season.

With these significant absences, Arsenal will face a tough challenge against Real Madrid, forcing Arteta to find attacking solutions to compensate for his losses ahead of the anticipated clash.