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Mikel Arteta gives verdict on Arsenal's chances of beating Real Madrid in Champions League clash as he insists his side are 'ready to deliver'

Mikel Arteta vowed that Arsenal are 'very ready to deliver' against Real Madrid on Tuesday night in a blockbuster Champions League quarter-final first leg which he believes is one of the club's biggest nights in 20 years.

The Gunners go into the clash at the Emirates primed for their last realisitc chance of silverware this season, with the competition's 15-time winners the obstacle.

The north London club will be without Gabriel, who sustained a season-ending hamstring injury against Fulham on Tuesday, which is a major blow. But boast an impressive record in the competition, having lost just one of their last 10 matches in Europe.