He real Madrid faces a mission limit in the UEFA Champions League: come back from 2-1 against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. All eyes point to Vinicius Juniorwho seeks to vindicate himself after a highly questioned first leg.
Vinicius, designated after the first leg
The Brazilian had a difficult night at the Santiago Bernabéu. Two of his losses ended in goals for Bayern and he missed a clear chance against Manuel Neuer, which caused whistles from the fans.
Now, Munich is presented as the perfect setting to change the narrative and recover its best version.
Arbeloa trusts in the comeback
The Madrid coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, was clear after the defeat: “If any team can win in Munich it is Real Madrid.”
With the tie open, the white team will appeal to its historic ability to react in Europe, although this time it will have to do so far from home.
Mbappé and Vinicius, keys in attack
The offensive weight will fall on Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius, a duo that is still looking to fit together fully. The arrival of the Frenchman and the tactical changes have affected the performance of the Brazilian, who admitted that he had not fully connected with the ideas of the previous coach.
A new impulse with Arbeloa
Since Arbeloa’s arrival, Vinicius has regained confidence. The coach has reinforced his role in the team, and this has been reflected in his performance: an important part of his 17 goals this season have come under his command.
“He is a player who goes beyond numbers,” said the coach, highlighting his ability to unbalance and condition defenses.
A season at stake
Real Madrid has much more at stake than a knockout. Without the Super Cup, eliminated in the Copa del Rey and with LaLiga very uphill, the Champions League represents the last great opportunity to save the season.
A defeat in Munich could mean a blank year for the white team.
