Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is expected to name a weakened side for tonight’s round of 16 second leg against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.
The Gunners trail 3-1 going into the game but Santi Carzola, Theo Walcott, Per Mertesacker and Thomas Vermalen could all be saved for this weekends Premier league encounter with Swansea.
The north Londoners are currently five points outside the top 4 and are expected to put their focus on qualifying for the Champions league next season.
Despite resting some players for tonight Wenger insists his side can complete a career defining victory.
Last night Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona beat AC Milan 4-0 at the Camp Nou to reach the last 8 with a 4-2 aggregate victory.
Turkish side Galatasaray pulled off a dramatic 3-2 win away to Schalke giving them a 4-2 aggregate win.