Real Madrid returns to the UEFA Champions League promotion on 8 April on the road at Premier League Giants Arsenal.
The defensive European champions will compete on the side of Mikel Arteta in two quarter -final games, because the side of Carlo Ancelotti aims to retain their trophy.
During the weekend, the charges of Ancelotti suffered a bump on the road in their La Liga defense via a shock 2-1 home thunderion to relegate against Valencia.
That opened the door for Barcelona to expand their lead at the top of the table, but Stumbled the side of Hansi Flick to a 1-1 draw with real betis.
Ancelotti's setback means that Barcelona is now clearly at the top and he needs a reaction to Arteta.
Arsenal's own ambitions of the Premier League have been short since the beginning of 2025 when Liverpool is approaching the trophy.
Transfers are already an important focus for Arteta, in addition to a daring UCL -challenging, and a summer movement for sporty CP striker Viktor Gyokeres seems to be.
Real Madrid and Barcelona would also follow the Swedish international with the last planning for the long term after Robert Lewandowski.
Gyokeres has a release clause of £ 85 million in his current contract in Lisbon, but Arsenal will be that prize looking for between £ 68-77 million, as part of long-term conversations.
While the debate is running, Arsenal's new sports director Andrea Berta could keep the key in negotiations, with Arteta trust in the skills of the former Atletico Madrid Chef.
Berta is responsible for achieving multiple transfer goals and according to reports from Voetbaltransfers.com, the Spaniard has invited Gyokeres agent to attend the first stage against Real Madrid, as part of his charm offensive.
Arsenal hopes to catch a glimpse of what Arteta strives to build up his Arsenal team in next season while trying to add the 43-goal Hitman to his team in the coming months.
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