return to action midweek as they take on 15-time winners Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the .
will hope his side can bounce back from the disappointing draw against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday, which has seen them slip even further behind title rivals in the standings. With the league now seemingly out of reach, full focus is on overcoming a European heavyweight and progressing into the latter stages of the Champions League.
Arsenal host Real Madrid in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening. That will be followed by the second leg at the Bernabeu the following Wednesday evening.
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While injury concerns are one thing, of which Arsenal have a few, Real Madrid have also had a number of question marks over the availability of their own players due to suspensions.
Here is all the details on UEFA's ruling and whether Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and co can be selected to face Arsenal.
Four players cleared to playReal Madrid were facing the prospect of being without four key players for the first leg of the tie due to their behaviour during the round of 16 penalty shootout win over Atletico Madrid.
In the aftermath of the win last month, UEFA opened an investigation into the conduct of Antonio Rudiger, Mbappe, Vini Jr and Dani Ceballos, who were all accused of making inappropriate gestures towards Atletico's home supporters.
However, it was confirmed on Friday that Vini Jr will not face any disciplinary proceedings. Ceballos was fined £17,000 for his actions, but does not face a suspension.
Mbappe and Rudiger's punishments were slightly more severe as they were both fined upwards of £25,000. They have also been given a suspended one-match ban for a probationary period of one year, which means they will be available for the tie against Arsenal over the coming weeks.
Ancelotti given touchline banIt was Real Madrid boss Ancelotti who made the headlines following his side's last-gasp 2-1 loss against Valencia in La Liga on Saturday.
Their title hopes suffered a major blow as they conceded a stoppage time winner at the Bernabeu to slip further behind Barcelona in the title race.
During that game, Ancelotti was cautioned by the referee, which was his fifth booking of the season. As a result, he will serve a one-game touchline in their next La Liga game against Deportivo Alaves.
Because bookings in the league do not carry over into European competition, Ancelotti will be on the sidelines leading his team at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night.
Aurelien TchouameniOne star who will miss the game on Tuesday night for Madrid is Aurelien Tchouameni. The 25-year-old has been in good form for Los Blancos leading up to the tie, but is suspended for the game.
The French international picked up his third booking of this season's competition, resulting in a one-game ban and he'll miss the first leg at the Emirates.