Wenger backs young Gunners to pass Real test

Arsene Wenger has every confidence his makeshift Arsenal side can rise to the challenge of facing Real Madrid in the Bernabeu.

With so many of his key men missing, particularly in defence, Wenger will once again ask the young Gunners to test themselves at the highest level against the likes of Raul, Zinedine Zidane, Brazilian trio Cicinho, Robinho and Ronaldo as well as England captain David Beckham.