Drogba’s formidable record against Arsenal is well-known. During his time at Chelsea, he tormented the Gunners, scoring 16 goals in 17 appearances across various competitions. His dominance included key performances in the 2005 Community Shield, the 2007 League Cup final, and numerous Premier League matches. Even after leaving Chelsea, he continued to trouble Arsenal—scoring twice for Galatasaray in the 2013 Emirates Cup and finding the net again in 2016 while playing for the MLS All-Stars. His consistent success against them even led former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger to admit, “He has always harmed us, and he continues. He’s a winner, and I think he’ll be like that until the end of his life.”
Though Drogba has previously backed Arsenal’s Premier League campaign, partly due to his former teammate Petr Čech’s presence at the club, he remains unconvinced about their ability to overcome Real Madrid. His remarks highlight the tough challenge Arsenal faces against the Spanish giants.
As the highly anticipated match approaches, fans and pundits will be eager to see whether Arsenal can prove Drogba wrong and deliver a strong performance.
