Thierry Henry has sent a simple but blunt message to Arsenal ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid next month.

Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has warned his former team that there is no point even turning up for their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid, unless they believe they can cause an upset.

On Wednesday night at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Argentine forward Alvarez stepped up to take Atletico Madrid's second penalty in their shootout against rivals Real. After originally scoring his spot kick, Alvarez was controversially denied by VAR as he was adjudged to have made contact with the ball twice.

Thierry Henry has told Arsenal the only way they can cause an upset against Real Madrid in the Champions League, insisting he did it in a team with “less talent”.

Thierry Henry believes Liverpool ’s ‘consistency’ makes them favourites to win the Champions League but admitted the tournament is still wide open. Liverpool already have one hand on the Premier League title after their comfortable 2-0 win over Newcastle in midweek saw them move 13 points clear of Arsenal in second place.

Thierry Henry was famously overlooked for the Ballon d'Or during his career, and belives that Mohamed Salah will suffer a similar fate

Thierry Henry has warned Arsenal there is no point evening turning up for the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid unless they harbour a genuine belief they can cause an upset.