Real Madrid supremely confident ahead of leg two vs. Bayern Munich

MADRID, SPAIN - 2026/04/09: Alvaro Arbeloa, the head coach of Real Madrid CF, attends a press conference at Ciudad Real Madrid, on the eve of the LaLiga EA Sports 2025/2026 week 31 football match between Real Madrid CF and Girona FC. (Photo by Federico Titone/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Real Madrid boss Álvaro Arbeloa did not mince words — he thinks his team is ready to walk into the Allianz Arena down 2-1 on aggregate and walk out the victor in this Champions League tie.

“It will be a battle. I’m convinced we are going to Munich confident to win, all of us,” Arbeloa said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). Wednesday will be our night against Bayern. We will give 200% of our energies.

“My players feel they can make the remontada happen next week. That’s the only thing I care about.”

Wednesday’s showdown figures to be a battle, with both teams in firm belief that they can walk out the winner and advance to the Champions League semifinals.

Arbeloa should feel confident in his squad, but it will be a tough task against a very motivated and hungry Bayern Munich team.

Clearly, the intensity and anxiety will be heightened for what should be an incredible battle.

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