The stardust from Real Madrid’s line-up glistened upon a quick glance at their team-sheet.
With Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham just a couple of the outstanding names among the Spanish giants’ artillery, the task for Arsenal’s backline was a mammoth one.
Particularly without Gabriel, their star defender this campaign who sustained a season-ending hamstring injury last week against Fulham.
Jakub Kiwior, who has made just three starts in 31 league games this season, took his spot, alongside the ever-impressive William Saliba, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Jurrien Timber.