Real Madrid will face Arsenal in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League. After eliminating Atlético de Madrid in a penalty shootout in the round of 16, Carlo Ancelotti's side will now meet the English team, with the first leg in London and the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu.

A Historic Clash

This will be just the third meeting between the two teams in European competition. Their only previous encounter was in the 2005-06 season's round of 16. On that occasion, Arsenal eliminated Real Madrid with a goal from Thierry Henry at the Santiago Bernabéu, resulting in a painful exit for the Spanish side.

Bitter Memories for Real Madrid

Real Madrid failed to score in that clash. The first leg, played at Highbury, ended in a 0-0 draw, which sealed the elimination of Juan Ramón López Caro's team. Despite having renowned players like Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Roberto Carlos, David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, Robinho, and Ronaldo Nazário, the Spanish giants couldn’t get past Arsenal.

This encounter marks a memorable moment in history, where Real Madrid, during the "Galácticos" era, couldn’t progress to the next round of the Champions League, leaving a bitter taste in their European battles against the English side.