Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa ahead of Bayern encounter: "We're facing the most in-form team in Europe" | OneFootball

Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has labelled Bayern Munich “the most in-form team in Europe” ahead of his side's Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Santiago Bernabéu against the German champions on Tuesday.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference (via @iMiaSanMia), Arbeloa showed clear respect for the German champions while backing his own team to rise to the occasion.

“Real Madrid have always risen to the challenge against top teams,” Arbeloa said, adding: 

"Bayern are having an exceptional season, both from results and style of football perspective. We're facing the most in-form team in Europe at the moment. We know the challenge they'll pose on the pitch. Our history with Bayern is always special. 

“The Bernabéu is going to experience another great Champions League night.”

Bayern Munich have not beaten Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu since 2001, but they will be hoping to put an end to that winless run in the Spanish capital on Tuesday.