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âWeâre Real Madridâ â Ălvaro Arbeloa makes strong statement ahead of decisive Bayern Munich match
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Ălvaro Arbeloa, head coach of Real Madrid, expresses confidence ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against Bayern Munich, despite trailing 2-1 on aggregate. He emphasizes the team's determination and history of success in the tournament.
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 head coach Ălvaro Arbeloa is doing his best to convince everyone around him that there is absolutely zero doubt that his team can pull off the upset vs. Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
With his team trailing 2-1 on aggregate, Arbeloa is projecting confidence and excitement.
âWeâre excited. Everyone in Madrid believes we can do it. Weâre Real Madrid. Weâre coming here with the belief we can do it. Weâre a team that never gives up. Weâve won the Champions League 15 times. Nobody knows how itâll go, but weâll give our all,â Arbeloa said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). âWe donât need a miracle here. Their goalkeeper was man of the match in the first leg. Nobody wouldâve been surprised if we had won. Everyone who knows Real Madrid knows that we donât need a miracle here.
âWeâre ready to fight, to keep making history and produce a comeback. Weâre prepared for the atmosphere. Weâve played here before, Iâve played here before, itâs a fantastic stadium and atmosphere. Real Madrid players always feel very comfortable in atmospheres like this. Every single player believes we will make a comeback tomorrow.â
Arbeloa has a team fully capable of executing a game plan to pull out a victory. To quote Mike Tyson, though, âEveryone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.â Bayern Munich will be looking to deliver that knockout blow against what will definitely be a motivated and desperate Real Madrid side.
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Q&A
What is the current aggregate score between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the Champions League?
Real Madrid is currently trailing Bayern Munich 2-1 on aggregate in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
How many times has Real Madrid won the Champions League?
Real Madrid has won the Champions League 15 times.
What did Ălvaro Arbeloa say about Real Madrid's chances against Bayern Munich?
Ălvaro Arbeloa stated that everyone in Madrid believes they can win and emphasized that Real Madrid is a team that never gives up, indicating confidence in their ability to pull off an upset.
