Real Madrid coach Ălvaro Arbeloa expressed confidence in his team's ability to stage a comeback in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich, emphasizing their fighting spirit and history of success.
MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 14: Alvaro Arbeloa, Head Coach of Real Madrid, speaks to the media in a Real Madrid Press Conference ahead of their UEFA Champions League 2025/26 quarter-final second leg match at Football Arena Munich on April 14, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) | Getty Images
MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 14: Alvaro Arbeloa, Head Coach of Real Madrid, speaks to the media in a Real Madrid Press Conference ahead of their UEFA Champions League 2025/26 quarter-final second leg match at Football Arena Munich on April 14, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Real Madrid coach Ălvaro Arbeloa was in a motivational mood as he faced the press ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg saying that he believes in a comeback as, âfor a start, weâre Real Madrid. If thereâs one team that can come to this stadium and stage a comeback, itâs us. Weâre a team that never gives up, the team with 15 European Cups. Weâre Madrid and weâll return with our victory or having given our allâ.
Arbeloa on a comeback
âWeâre raring to go, just as keen as all the Real Madrid fans. Weâre convinced we can do it and weâre ready for a great match.â
Arbeloa on the absence of Tchouameni
âWe have plenty of options and many players who can play in Tchouameniâs position. Camavinga, Thiago, Ceballos, Valverde⊠I know the starting eleven Iâm going to field tomorrow. They give me a lot of confidence. The substitutes will have to help us in the second half because it will be a very long and intense match. I feel privileged to have the squad I have.â
Arbeloa on Carlos Ălcarazâs âHead, heart and gutsâ motto and which matters most
âAll of them. Itâs a match where we have to be at the very top of our game. Mentally, emotionally, technically, tactically⊠We have to put in a great performance both individually and as a team. Tomorrow we have to show character to play in a stadium like this against a massive team that already beat us last week. We have to show who we are.â
Arbeloa on whether the team needs to step up to pull off a miracle
âI donât see us needing to pull off any miracles. If weâd won the other day, it wouldnât have been anything out of the ordinary. Their goalkeeper was the MVP. Weâre capable of doing it. No one who knows Madrid thinks that Madrid winning tomorrow would be a miracle.â
Arbeloa on whether Bayern should be scared
âTheyâre a great team too, a team that can look us in the eye in terms of history, mentality and character⊠We have to focus on ourselves; thatâs what matters and thatâs what we can prove.â
Arbeloa on Real Madrid having never come from behind to win away in the European Cup
âWe havenât discussed it, but itâs just another challenge. Madridâs history has been built on the impossible. Weâre ready to fight to add to this clubâs history and come from behind away from home.â
Arbeloa on what the team needs to improve
âWe need to improve many aspects of our game. Itâs important to make the most of our chances; we wonât have as many as in the first leg. Itâs all about confidence. We have to score if we want to win and go through. We have to play very well tomorrow.â
Arbeloa on whether the dressing room is prepared
âWeâve played here many times before. I have. Many players have too. We know it. Weâre ready for it. These are atmospheres in which Madrid players feel at home. These are moments they want to be part of and give their very best. Iâm sure theyâll go out and play a great game tomorrow.â
Arbeloa on the role of underdog
âI donât know how many teams in the world can say theyâve won the European Cup 15 times. The Real Madrid manager believes it, the players believe it and the club believes it. I havenât come across a single fan in the last few days who doesnât believe weâre going to win. Everyone believes it. We know how difficult it is; nobody knows whatâs going to happen tomorrow, but weâre going to give our all and with that we believe weâre going to win.â
Q&A
What did Ălvaro Arbeloa say about Real Madrid's chances in Munich?
Ălvaro Arbeloa stated that Real Madrid is capable of staging a comeback in Munich, highlighting their determination and history of success in the Champions League.
When is the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich?
The UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match is scheduled for April 14, 2026.
How many European Cups has Real Madrid won?
Real Madrid has won a total of 15 European Cups.
What is Ălvaro Arbeloa's role in Real Madrid?
Ălvaro Arbeloa is the head coach of Real Madrid.
Related Articles
Sports
LIV Golf is still going, but its days seem numbered and probably always were
LIV Golf's future appears uncertain as reports suggest Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund may withdraw funding after investing $5 billion. Despite assurances for the 2026 season, the tour faces challenges from low ratings and strong competition from the PGA Tour.
ESPN News··1 min read
MLB·Recap
Angels' Mike Trout hits another HR to join Aaron Judge in rare Yankee Stadium history
Mike Trout's 446-foot HR joins him with Aaron Judge in Yankee Stadium lore.
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
MLB·Feature
Tigers projected to take a gamble on the upside of a 6'3" prep bat
Detroit Tigers projected to take a risk on a 6'3" prep bat in the MLB draft.