Bukayo Saka posts joyous update ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Real Madrid
Bukayo Saka has shared a very relaxed update on social media prior to Arsenal’s decisive second-leg against holders Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Just over a week ago the Gunners’ hosted the Spanish giants in North London, in what proved to be one of the greatest night’s of the Emirates era.
Declan Rice made Champions League history by scoring two direct free-kick goals in a knockout game, while Mikel Merino added to his recent tally of goals with a pinpoint side footed finish.
The result means Real Madrid have a mountain to climb in front of their home support, with Arsenal taking a commanding three goal advantage to the Bernabéu.
Bukayo Saka’s relaxed message ahead of Real Madrid clash
In a story post from Saka’s official instagram account on Tuesday (15 April), the 23-year-old shared a series of images from Arsenal’s training session, in which he was all smiles and looked very relaxed.
Arsenal have the opportunity to join PSG in the semi-final of the competition, as the French side held on at Villa Park to win their tie versus Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate.
A season defining match for Mikel Arteta’s side
Football Insider Verdict
Last week was the best version of Mikel Arteta‘s Arsenal that we’ve seen during his time in charge.
It was a performance that had everything in the form of high intensity pressing, quality and confidence in possession, and most importantly a killer instinct in front of goal.
To replicate that in front of the 80,000 hostile fans at the Bernabéu will prove an even tougher job, however the blueprint for Arsenal to reach the next stage was shown in the first-leg.
| Bukayo Saka stats for Arsenal 24/25 |
| Games – 28 |
| Goals – 10 |
| Assists – 14 |
Despite slowly regaining his fitness and form, Saka‘s role on the right-hand side of the attack will be vital in the visitors’ ability to finish Madrid off.
The England international has 24 goal involvement in 28 games this season for Arsenal, in the form of 10 goals and a further 14 assists, and he will hoping to add to his tally when the two sides meet in the Spanish capital.