Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has urged the Gunners to identify and exploit Real Madrid’s weaknesses in their Champions League quarter final.
The two European giants were preparing for a highly anticipated encounter with Arsenal hoping to secure an advantage.
Real Madrid entered the tie with enormous Champions League experience and a reputation for performing under pressure.
However, Henry believes Arsenal should not be intimidated by the Spanish club’s history.
The former striker believes Mikel Arteta’s team possesses enough quality to cause Madrid serious problems.
Arsenal have developed into one of England’s strongest teams under Arteta and have shown considerable improvement in recent seasons.
Henry wants the Gunners to be aggressive while remaining disciplined against Madrid’s dangerous attacking players.
The Spanish side possess players capable of changing a game in moments, meaning Arsenal must limit their opportunities.
At the same time, the Gunners need to make the most of any weaknesses they identify.
The quarter final represented another major test of Arsenal’s progress under Arteta.
Success against Madrid would strengthen belief that the club can compete for major European honours.
Arsenal will therefore need to combine tactical discipline with attacking confidence.
Henry believes exploiting Madrid’s weaknesses could be crucial to determining the outcome of the tie.
