How to watch Real Madrid vs. Arsenal online for free

TL;DR: Live stream Real Madrid vs. Arsenal in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Champions League quarter finals started with a number of really interesting games, but the first leg of Arsenal vs. Real Madrid might have been the biggest story. Declan Rice shocked the world with two stunning free kicks to lead Arsenal towards a 3-0 victory. This game should be finished, but you can never count out Real Madrid.

The winner will face PSG at the semi-final stage after the French champions knocked out Aston Villa. That's going to be fantastic to watch, whether it's Arsenal or Real Madrid.

If you want to watch Real Madrid vs. Arsenal in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Real Madrid vs. Arsenal?

Real Madrid vs. Arsenal in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. BST on April 16. This fixture takes place at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

How to watch Real Madrid vs. Arsenal for free

Real Madrid vs. Arsenal is available to live stream for free on RTÉ Player.

RTÉ Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock RTÉ Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Real Madrid vs. Arsenal for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

4. Visit RTÉ Player

5. Watch Real Madrid vs. Arsenal for free from anywhere in the world

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