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Here are 5 things to watch for in the Champions League this week.

The Champions League resumes this week with some intriguing first-leg quarterfinal matchups. Here's what to look for in the action. Match of the Week The outstanding fixture comes from north London on Tuesday night, when Arsenal face holders Real Madrid for the first time since 2006. The Gunners are apparently planning a boisterous welcome for Real to make things as terrifying as possible, and the return of Bukayo Saka may also be enough to frighten the visitors. Madrid is coming off a disputed loss to Valencia, but they always come alive when that iconic hymn plays, and they have won all four previous Champions League quarter-final journeys to England's capital. Interestingly, Los Blancos have defeated more different teams (111) than any other club in competitive history, but Arsenal has now joined that list, having drawn one and won the other of their previous two meetings. 🔎 Team to watch.  Inter's defensive domination in the tournament has been very outstanding....