Arbeloa: “We can do it, we are convinced of it”

Álvaro Arbeloa appeared in the press room at the Allianz Arena ahead of the match against Bayern Munich (Wednesday, 9:00 pm CEST; Orange TV and Movistar Liga de Campeones). Our coach analyzed the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals: "We are very motivated, just like all madridistas. We are convinced that we can do it and ready for a great match."

“We are Real Madrid. If there's a team that comes to this stadium thinking they can make a comeback, it's us. We are the team with 15 European Cups. We have great players, and we'll have some back who weren't available. No one can predict tomorrow's result with certainty, but we are Real Madrid, and we will return with our crest and pride.”

Tchouameni's replacement
“We have many options and many players who can play where Tchouameni does. Camavinga, Thiago, Ceballos, Valverde… We have plenty of choices. I already know the lineup I'll field tomorrow, and I have a lot of confidence in it. Also, in the substitutes, because it's going to be a long match, and the eleven who start won't be the same ones who finish. I feel privileged with the squad I have.”

What is needed to win?
“This is a match where we need to be at a high emotional, mental, tactical, and physical level. We have to perform at a very high standard. We need to deliver a great individual and collective performance. We have to give our maximum. We are a great team with great players and a lot of personality. That's how we need to play in a stadium like this against a strong team. They have the confidence of their fans believing they can surpass us, and we have to show who we are.”

Miracle
“I don't think we need to perform a miracle. If we had won the other day, it wouldn't have been surprising. Their goalkeeper was the MVP, which shows the chances we had. Anyone who knows Real Madrid doesn't think winning here is a miracle.”

 

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