Before attempting to complete the job against Real Madrid in the Champions League, Arsenal return to Premier League duties at home to London rivals Brentford on Saturday evening.
The Gunners are on cloud nine after demolishing the European champions 3-0 in midweek, a couple of days after the Bees held Chelsea to a goalless draw, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.
ARSENAL
Out: Kai Havertz (hamstring), Gabriel Magalhaes (hamstring), Riccardo Calafiori (knee), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee), Gabriel Jesus (knee)
Doubtful: Declan Rice (knock), Bukayo Saka (knock)
Sports Mole’s predicted XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Kiwior, Tierney; Odegaard, Jorginho, Merino; Nwaneri, Trossard, Sterling
BRENTFORD
Out: Fabio Carvalho (shoulder), Igor Thiago (knee), Josh Dasilva (knee)
Doubtful: Aaron Hickey (fitness), Gustavo Nunes (fitness)
Sports Mole’s predicted XI: Flekken; Ajer, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Janelt; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa
For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.
