Didier Drogba Doubts Arsenal’s Chances Against Real Madrid
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has cast doubt on Arsenal’s ability to overcome Real Madrid in their upcoming clash. Speaking frankly, he stated, “Without being biased, this is my honest prediction: they’re not going to win this.”
Drogba’s confidence comes with history. The Ivorian boasts a formidable record against Arsenal, having scored 16 goals in 17 appearances across various competitions. His strikes came in significant moments—including the 2005 Community Shield, the 2007 League Cup final, and several high-stakes Premier League matches. Even after leaving Chelsea, he continued to haunt the Gunners, netting twice for Galatasaray in the 2013 Emirates Cup and once for the MLS All-Stars in 2016.
His dominance led former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger to admit, “He has always harmed us, and he continues. He’s a winner and I think that he’ll be like that until the end of his life.”
While Drogba has previously expressed support for Arsenal’s domestic ambitions—partly due to his former teammate Petr Čech’s role on the club’s staff—he remains skeptical about their ability to take down the Spanish giants. His candid prediction highlights the challenge Arsenal face in their pursuit of European glory.
As the match approaches, all eyes will be on whether Arsenal can rise to the occasion and prove one of their fiercest former rivals wrong.