Arsenal

The Netherlands will be without key defensive personnel in the second leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Spain following a turbulent first leg in Rotterdam. Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been ruled out due to illness, while 19-year-old Jorrel Hato is suspended after receiving a red card late in the 2-2 draw. Head coach Ronald Koeman has responded by calling up Aston Villa full-back Ian Maatsen as defensive reinforcement.

In the wake of Arsenal Women's 2-0 loss against Real Madrid in their UEFA Women’s Champions League quarter-final first leg, Arsenal manager Renee Slegers spotlighted the poor condition of the playing surface at Real Madrid’s Alfredo di Stefano Stadium. Torrential rain significantly impaired the pitch quality, prompting criticism over venue selection, particularly since the prestigious Santiago Bernabeu was unused due to the men's international break.