As the decisive stage of the Champions League approaches, Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa shared his thoughts at a press conference ahead of the second leg against Benfica. From his words, it is clear that the team perceives the game at the Bernabéu not as a simple match, but as a big test, even a night equal to the final.
Arbeloa didn't hide the fact that Real Madrid's plan for the second leg is clear: they want the team to play in a style similar to the Lisbon match.
- What will Real Madrid be like? Very similar to the game in Lisbon. That's what I want and I'm waiting for. This will be a special match, a great Champions League evening at the Bernabéu. "We know how important it is for fans to support us," he said.
The coach emphasized that the team's main goal is one: to win and advance to the next stage. Therefore, all attention, all energy is directed precisely at this competition.
- We are thinking about winning and advancing to the next stage. There are many emotions. We want to enjoy the great evening at the Bernabéu. The embroidery is very large. They often say, "This is the final." This is indeed the case. All our strength and energy are focused on this game," Arbeloa added.
As a reminder, in the first leg, Real Madrid defeated Benfica 1-0 away. This means the Madrid side will enter the second leg with a minimal but valuable advantage. But in the Champions League, "one goal difference" never gives peace of mind - that's why the evening at the Bernabéu is expected to be truly like a final.
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