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Arsenal boost for Champions League showdown with Real Madrid as TWO big-name stars return to fitness - with Thomas Partey set to fly with the team

Arsenal have been boosted ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid by the return of two stars to fitness.

The Gunners will head to the Spanish capital in a dominant position having won 3-0 in the first leg at the Emirates.

Mikel Arteta's side will be seeking to avoid a Real Madrid fightback on Wednesday, with the 15-time European champions seeking a remarkable result to keep their title defence alive.

With Arsenal bidding to preserve their advantage, Arteta's defensive options have been boosted ahead of the match.