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Arsenal boss Wenger: Tottenham can beat Real Madrid

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says Tottenham are capable of upsetting Champions League opponents Real Madrid.

Real Madrid lost their first home game in 25 matches when beaten by 1-0 Sporting Gijon at the weekend, giving Spurs hope of a securing a famous result in the Bernabeu on Tuesday night.

Wenger believes Harry Redknapp's men have nothing to lose.

The Arsenal manager said: 'It is very open, it is 50-50.

"Who cannot be beaten? If everything went all right, Barcelona would be out today. If it had stayed 11 v 11, I am convinced of that.

"Why can't Spurs beat Real Madrid.

"Real Madrid has a disadvantage to play the first game at home, Spurs at home look to be strong. It is a real 50-50 game."

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