Real Madrid not giving up hope against Bayern Munich

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Real Madrid CF and FC Bayern München at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 07, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Real Madrid was obviously disappointed after its 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League at the Bernabéu. However, the squad does have a championship mindset and is determined to not give up as it looks ahead to the second leg of this tie.

The game will be played at the Allianz Arena and Los Blancos look like it is set to make a serious charge at pulling off an upset on the road. Below is a series of quotes from Real Madrid’s players and coaches detailing where the team is mentally looking ahead to next week.

Midfielder Federico Valverde

Head coach Álvaro Arbeloa

Midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni

Center-back Antonio Rüdiger

Attacker Vinícius Júnior

Right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold

Real Madrid will not give up…it just is not part of the club’s fabric. However, the task ahead is going to be far from easy. The Bavarians will be equally focused, riding some momentum, and fully confident.

Clearly, a cracker lies ahead.

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