Jakub Kiwior reveals what Arsenal must do to beat Real Madrid as Kylian Mbappe thoughts clear

Jakub Kiwior insists Arsenal must "stay calm" ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

The travel to Spain to take on side on Wednesday, with the north Londoners commanding a 3-0 lead. Two Declan Rice free kicks, as well as a stunning Mikel Merino strike, mean Arsenal already have one foot in the semi-finals but Kiwior knows how strong can be, especially at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Speaking to the the defender said: "I think this is an amazing stadium. I've never been there, and of course for me this is a very good experience.

"I think it's one of the biggest stadiums, so I'm waiting for this game. It's important to stay calm, but we have to win the second leg.”

Kiwior started alongside William Saliba in the 3-0 first leg win after Gabriel picked up a season-ending hamstring injury in the days beforehand. On the most part the Polish international has been solid and the central defender insists he is enjoying the challenge.

"After the game I felt really good,” Kiwior said. "You know that after a game like that, there's no other way, you just feel really good, but I still feel like it's not over yet. The most difficult thing is still ahead of us. So I'm still cool-headed.

"I didn't feel nervous. Of course, this was one of the biggest games in my career. But of course, I had the big game [against Kylian Mbappe] in the national team, but I was ready for everything, and I felt very good before the game.

"Every clean sheet is perfect for me, because this is my job on the pitch. Mbappe is very quick, he's a very good player, one of the best strikers for this moment.

"I have to be ready for everything. Of course Gabi could’ve played this game but he's injured, and I have to be ready for everything. I didn't wait for this moment, but I hope he comes back very quick and we can train together fighting for the one position."

Kiwior and Saliba have never lost a game that they’ve started together and that may bode well for Wednesday. "This is good, so we have to continue our next game, and I hope it will be the same and we continue," Kiwior said. “We spoke a lot, so we have a very good combination, very good communication on the pitch.”