UCL: Real Madrid in search of a comeback against Bayern, Arbeloa’s squad with several absences.
Beaten in the away leg, Real Madrid faces its European future against Bayern Munich this Wednesday evening. A top clash where Aurélien Tchouaméni will be missing. The Madrid group for this top clash has been revealed.
SUMMARY
The challenge is immense for Real Madrid. Defeated at home in the first leg, the Madrid club approaches its Champions League quarter-final return with the obligation to overturn the deficit against Bayern Munich. For this decisive rendezvous, the Merengues have unveiled their squad, with the clear ambition of securing a qualification for the last four. On paper, the Madrid squad still has strong attacking options. Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham will be there to try to tip the balance.
But not everything is perfect. Coach Álvaro Arbeloa will have to do without Aurélien Tchouaméni, suspended for this second leg. A heavy absence in midfield, as the French midfielder brings balance and impact in the big meetings. Another notable absence: Raúl Asensio, also absent for this crucial encounter. Facing a solid Bayern Munich that already won the away leg, Real Madrid will have to deliver a performance of very high level to hope to extend its European adventure. In a duel where every detail will count, Madrid’s experience could nevertheless weigh in at the decisive moment.
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