What channel is Real Madrid v Arsenal Champions League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Check out how to watch Real Madrid v Arsenal in the Champions League, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time

Prologue

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta issues Champions League rallying cry ahead of Real Madrid blockbuster 

We have to be bold and brave says Arsenal boss Arteta before taking on Real Madrid in the Bernabeu 

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has issued a rallying cry ahead of his side's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

The Gunners take on Carlo Ancelotti's Los Blancos in the cauldron of the 80,000 capacity Estadio Santiago Bernabeu with the cushion of a 3-0 lead from the first leg of the quarter-final clash in London last week.

Speaking to a Spanish journalist on Tuesday evening in the Spanish capital, a bullish Arteta said: “We have to be bold and brave...this is what I’m trying to convey to my players…”

However, earlier on Tuesday, Real's English midfielder Jude Bellingham spoke of a 'remontada', which means comeback in Spanish, with many seasoned observers of the La Liga giants predicting a sensational Bernabeu turnaround.  

Arteta countered, insisting: "The mindset to win. To be brave. "To be dominant. The conviction that we can be better than them and win the game.”

The Arsenal boss also hoped from more from the first leg's two goal free-kick hero Declan Rice, saying: “He is creating his story with us…the way he did it, the manner he did it, it’s about creating more. If he believes more, it’s going to happen more…”

Despite Real's Bellingham discussing hopes of a 'remontada', Gunners keeper David Raya was also in a bullish mood ahead of the blockbuster tie.   

“The mood is great…” said Raya, speaking at the Bernabeu on Tuesday evening: “We know how big a club Real Madrid is so it would be good to knock them out.”

Raya added: “The intention is to win the game…we come here to win the game...you want to play against the best if you want to win trophies…”

When is Real Madrid v Arsenal?

Real Madrid v Arsenal will take place on Wednesday (April 16)

Real Madrid v Arsenal kick-off time

Real Madrid v Arsenal will kick off at 8pm GMT (9pm local time)

What TV channel is Real Madrid v Arsenal on?

The game will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 from 7:30pm.

There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass.

You can also access TNT Sports via discovery+ and stream directly to your smart TV.

How to live stream Real Madrid v Arsenal online

You can watch the match on TNT Sports via discovery+ Premium monthly passwithout signing up to a contract.

Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the discovery+ app.

Listen to Real Madrid v Arsenal on radio

You can listen to the match on BBC Radio 5 Live or talkSPORT.

Real Madrid vs Arsenal team news:

Arsenal:

The Gunners have been boosted by the fact that Thomas Partey has travelled after picking up a knock against Brentford.

The Ghana midfielder trained at London Colney on Tuesday morning ahead of the flight to the Spanish capital. 

“He is available,” Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said of Partey at his pre-match press conference. “He had a little niggle during the game [against Brentford], that’s why he had to come off. But he felt good after the last few days so he’s fine.”

Raheem Sterling is available again after missing the first leg through suspension but Jorginho has not travelled after being injured against the Bees.

Head to head 

Played: 3

Won: 2

Drawn: 1

Lost: 0

Arsenal remain unbeaten against Real Madrid in European competition, while not conceding a single goal across the trio of clashes. 

Arteta's side could become the first side ever to keep four consecutive clean sheets against Los Blancos in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League.