Real Madrid Women will face Arsenal Ladies on Tuesday in the opening match of their UEFA Women’s Champions League quarterfinal. This marks Madrid’s second appearance at this stage, while Arsenal continues to build on their remarkable history with a 16th quarterfinal showing.
Which team will gain the upper hand in this opening clash? Our Real Madrid women vs Arsenal women predictions guide previews this contest. Here are the match details for this female football clash:
| ℹ️ Tournament: | UEFA Women’s Champions League season 2024/25, Quarterfinals (1st leg) |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano, Madrid, Spain |
| 🗓️ Date: | 18 March 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: | 17:45 GMT on Tuesday |
Women’s UCL sportsbooks rate Madrid ladies as underdogs with odds of 3.00 (2/1) to secure a home win. Arsenal is the favorite with 2.10 (10/9) odds to win. The Real Madrid W vs Arsenal UWCL 24/25 odds for a draw stand at 3.60 (13/5).
Both teams have not met in any friendly or competitive games in history.
Real Madrid Femenino has steadily grown in the UEFA Women’s Champions League since its debut in 2021/22, when it reached the quarterfinals. However, the subsequent two campaigns ended quickly as they failed to progress past the group stage. This season, Alberto Toril’s squad has displayed renewed determination.
Despite opening their 2024/25 campaign with another loss to Chelsea, they responded with a four-game winning streak against Celtic and Twente. This ensured they booked a knockout spot as Group B runners-up. Madrid ladies are currently second in Liga F, five points behind Barcelona. They will aim to make a statement in this first leg and prove they can compete at the highest European level.
Real Madrid enters the 2024-25 UEFA Women’s Champions League Knockouts with a fully fit squad and no suspensions.
Arsenal Women enter their record-equaling 16th Champions League quarter-final, matching Lyon’s tally. Their campaign began with a shaky 5-2 defeat to Bayern Munich, exposing defensive frailties. However, coach RenĂ©e Slegers has transformed the Gunners’ fortunes. She has guided Arsenal to five straight group wins, ensuring they emerge as group leaders ahead of Bayern Frauen.
This resurgence fuels hopes of an eighth semi-final and a potential second European title since 2007. Slegers’ tactical discipline and attacking flair, led by Mariona Caldentey and Laia Codina, could prove decisive. The WSL seems out of reach for the Arsenal ladies as they currently occupy the second spot, eight points behind Chelsea. They will seek to grab a win as they head to Madrid for this clash.
Goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar could be unavailable for this game.
Here are our 24/25 UWCL Real Madrid W vs Arsenal W predictions:
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We start our Real Madrid ladies vs Arsenal ladies betting predictions by predicting a draw for this clash. Real Madrid and Arsenal have the tactical acumen and star power to shape this contest. Their group stage campaigns mirrored each other, with one defeat and then dominant victories. Madrid’s home advantage and attacking prowess pose a challenge, but Arsenal’s experience and squad depth counterbalance that threat. A hard-fought stalemate feels plausible here, as the Gunners will aim to get the job done in the 2nd leg on home turf.
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Both teams boast attacking firepower, setting the stage for a high-scoring clash. Real Madrid scored 20 goals during the group stage. Five of Arsenal Women’s six group stage matches featured over 3.5 goals. Similarly, Real Madrid Women surpassed three goals in all their previous four games. So, for our second Women’s UCL 24/25 Real Madrid W vs Arsenal W tips, we expect another clash exceeding three goals on Tuesday. Female football bookmakers are offering this option at 2.50 (2/3) odds.
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Since joining Arsenal in 2024, Mariona Caldentey has become a key figure under Renée Slegers. She’s Arsenal’s joint top scorer in the UWCL with four goals, adding six more in the league. Having faced Real Madrid frequently during her Barcelona days, she holds both tactical insight and psychological advantage. With her ability to exploit their defensive gaps, she’s a strong candidate to score in this Women’s Champions League Playoffs 2024/25 clash.
Here are our UEFA Women’s Champions League 2024-25 betting picks for this clash:
This match promises to be fiercely competitive as both teams seek to gain a significant advantage ahead of the second leg. Given both teams’ excellent recent form, a closely fought draw is the most likely outcome. Use our Real Madrid women vs Arsenal women tips to stake and win extra cash.
