Real Madrid's head coach Ćlvaro Arbeloa is confident in defeating Bayern Munich in the Champions League, aiming for a semifinal spot. With the league title likely out of reach, the team is fully focused on this crucial match.
VALDEBEBAS, SPAIN - APRIL 09: Alvaro Arbeloa, head coach of Real Madrid, attends his press conference during the training day of Real Madrid ahead the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match against Girona FC at Ciudad Deportiva Real Madrid on April 09, 2026, in Valdebebas, Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Dennis Agyeman/Europa Press via Getty Images) | Europa Press via Getty Images
According to a report from Mario Cortegana of The Athletic (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Real Madrid head coach Ćlvaro Arbeloa is āconvincedā that it will beat Bayern Munich on Wednesday in the Champions League and advance to the semifinals:
Sources with knowledge of Real Madridās preparations say manager Ćlvaro Arbeloa and his staff are convinced they can overcome Bayern at Allianz Arena, following a busy time of analysis and build-up. Thereās an acceptance in Madrid that the league title is lost, which means everything is riding on success on Wednesday.
As expected, Real Madrid is set to put its full focus on the Champions League. Los Blancos trail FC Barcelona by nine points with seven games remaining, which is not insurmountable, but is unlikely. That means every ounce of sweat and effort will be put into a road victory at the Allianz Arena.
With Bayern Munich looking at some lineup changes for the match, this showdown could get spicy.
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