In the last four knockout ties between the two sides, Real Madrid have always come out on top, and this time too, Real are taking a relaxed approach ahead of their clash with Bayern, as Mbappé knows, “if there’s one team that can beat them, it’s Real Madrid.”
Under coach Álvaro Arbeloa, Los Blancos have now regained their former strength, although they faced a severe crisis immediately after Xabi Alonso’s dismissal when they were knocked out of the Copa del Rey round of 16 following a 3-2 defeat to second-tier side Albacete. It was not uncommon for the Real stars to be subjected to a barrage of boos in front of their home crowd at the Bernabéu.