Arsenal vs Real Madrid (9 December 2026, UEFA Champions League): match facts, form and head-to-head

Arsenal host Real Madrid in a title‑deciding showdown, both sides sitting on 12 points after four straight victories. The Gunners lead the table on goal difference, having scored eight and conceded just once, while the Spaniards boast a more prolific attack with 14 goals but have already slipped a single match. With Arsenal unbeaten and Real Madrid’s only blemish a loss, the encounter could prove decisive for the championship race. The head‑to‑head history adds intrigue, as each team seeks to prove its superiority in what promises to be a tightly contested clash.