Champions League: previews and predictions for the quarter-finals

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They have lost only once at home in the league this season and that was in August. Prediction: Arsenal to progress after a draw in the first leg.Real Madrid v Bayern Munich, TuesdayBayern Munich visit the Spanish capital with wind in their sails: they have lost only twice in 43 matches this season, are on an unbeaten run of 13 games, and have won nine of their 10 games in the Champions League.

If anything, that setback will only sharpen their focus with the Champions League.Real lost three matches in the league phase, forcing them to overcome Benfica in the playoffs, but they are a different force in the knockouts – as shown by their 5-1 aggregate win against Manchester City in the last 16. Atlético have lost their past three matches in all competitions but a look at history provides some encouragement: these teams have met twice in the Champions League – in the quarter-finals in 2013-14 and 2015-16 – and Atlético won both ties.Simeone rested several players against Barcelona at the weekend.

They have scored 19 goals in their past four home games in the Champions League and boast a 6-1 aggregate score against Atlético at home this season.Hansi Flick has several injury concerns, however. They were on the wrong end of a 4-0 thrashing against Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, their 15th defeat of the season and their fourth in their past five away games.