Premier League leaders Liverpool and second-placed Arsenal look set to claim two of the five available berths, while Nottingham Forest hold a strong third position. Chelsea, Newca

After a first half at the Emirates that saw chances for both sides, Declan Rice opened the scoring with a world-class free kick around Madrid's wall in the 58th minute. Rice then repeated the feat 12 minutes later with a second, even better free-kick goal.

Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie against Arsenal comes at a consequential moment for both teams in their pursuit of silverware, even if both sides enter the clash in different positions.