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Arteta backs Saka to tilt balance in Real Madrid UCL clash

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka applauds the fans following the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 1, 2025. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Mikel Arteta believes Bukayo Saka can tilt the balance of power in Arsenal's favour in today's "beautiful" Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid.

Saka is in contention to feature against Real in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium after making two substitute appearances since returning from three months on the sidelines.

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