Arsenal hosts FC Barcelona today, on Wednesday March 31 2010, at 19:45 GMT for the Quarter Finals of UEFA Champions League FIRST-LEG. This match will be held at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal must overcome FC Barcelona to take advantage for the second-tie at the Camp Nou next week. Arsenal are currently 3rd placed with 68 points, 4 points behind Manchester United, on top spot. In their last encounter, Arsenal missed a golden opportunity to reach the summit after their 1-1 draw against Birmingham City.
Confirmed: Both Cesc Fabregas and William Gallas will start for Arsenal today, in the clash with Barcelona.
For their part, FC Barcelona are co-leader with Real Madrid in the Spanish League with 74 points. FC Barcelona go into this match after their 1-0 victory against Mallorca on last Saturday 03/27.
