Real Madrid will go into the tie as clear favourites after squeezing past rivals Atletico Madrid in a controversial penalty shootout. Arsenal have the added challenge of being away for the second leg, but there are reasons for Mikel Arteta’s side to believe they can cause an upset.

There are no added expectations or pressure on Arsenal to perform in the Champions League despite their recent struggles in the Premier League, manager Mikel Arteta said on Tuesday ahead of a last-16 return leg match against PSV Eindhoven.

Mikel Arteta has set his sights on Arsenal challenging for the Champions League after falling so far behind Liverpool in the Premier League title race. They are all but through to a quarter-final tie against either Real Madrid or Atlético Madrid after their record breaking 7-1 first leg win away to PSV Eindhoven.