🎙️ Arbeloa: If they'd scored a third, it would have been a disaster

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·7 avril 2026

🎙️ Arbeloa: If they'd scored a third, it would have been a disaster

Real Madrid suffered a tough home defeat, losing 1-2 to Bayern Munich. Goals from Harry Kane and Luis Díaz put Álvaro Arbeloa’s side on the ropes, though they managed to pull one back thanks to a strike from Kylian Mbappé. Despite a late push, the Bavarians take a golden advantage into the second leg in Germany.

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Arbeloa: Between self-criticism and controversy

After the match, Arbeloa reflected on the excessive risks taken after conceding the second goal: "If we had conceded a third, it would have been a disaster. We have to act rationally." The coach also questioned the refereeing, calling for a possible red card after a foul on Mbappé and lamenting the booking for Tchouaméni.

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🚨 Arbeloa: "When we conceded two goals, I think we took too many risks trying to equalize." "If we had conceded three goals, it would have been disastrous. We have to act rationally, and that's not easy in such circumstances."
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Keeping the faith for Munich

Despite the unfavorable result, the Real Madrid coach remains optimistic about a comeback. "We will go to Munich with the aim of winning," he said, underlining the need to keep their nerve to stay alive in the European competition.

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