Real Madrid suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat against Arsenal in the first part of UEFA Champions League Quarter finals, but faith within the squad remains strong. With less than 48 hours to the decisive other legs at Santiago Bernabeu, Star Midfielder Jew Bellingham addressed the team’s way of thinking and the opportunity for a historical comeback.
The whites have been fighting in recent weeks, starting with a surprising loss of 2-1 Valencia in The leaguefollowed by the humble result in London. Even if they bounced back with a narrow 1-0 victory over Deportivo AlavesThe Questions remain about their form into Wednesday’s collision. Despite the odds, Bellingham beat an optimistic tone in Tuesday’s press conference before the match.
“When we were back in the bus in London … we all thought we could get back in tie. We go with the mentality that just one comeback is possible. We have confidence because of the club’s history and we also feel that this team can do it speciallySaid Bellingham.
England International also revealed the breath inside the dressing room: “The most word used in the dressing room in the last few days is ‘Remontada’ (Comeback)! Even people around us think we can do it, this only happens on Real Madrid for sure. “
Real Madrid hosts the second part of the quarter final on Wednesday and hopes for the fans to drive the team forward. However, The last antecedent is not positive for the Spanish side to overcome the duel against Arsenal.
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Statistics, against Real Madrid’s comeback
The illusion of a potential comeback has been an idea built, not only by the fans, but also by their own players even moments after suffering the huge defeat. While optimism is high among players and fans, The figures are not to Madrid’s advantage.
In the story of Champions LeagueThe Real Madrid has never turned a deficit of three goals. Their biggest comeback came in the quarterfinals 2015-16 when they bounced back from a 2-0 first leg loss to Wolfsburg with a 3-0 victory at home, led by a Cristiano Ronaldo Hat Trick.
In addition, Madrid has never beaten Arsenal in European competition. The two sides were previously met in the 2005–06 round of 16, where a 1-0 victory for Arsenal at Bernabwu and a speechless draw in the return leg sent Gunners through. Arsenal would continue to reach the final that year and lost to FC Barcelona.
