This quarter-final pits together the competition's two most successful sides, with Madrid and Bayern boasting a combined 557 victories and nearly identical win percentages. While Los Blancos remain unbeaten in their last nine meetings against the Germans, they face a Bayern side averaging 3.2 goals per game under Vincent Kompany - their highest scoring rate in the Champions League since 1973.
Regarding the magnitude of the clash, Arbeloa stated: "A Madrid side that has always stood up to great rivals. Bayern are having an exceptional season. We know how much they’ll demand of us on the pitch. Our history with Bayern is always special. The Bernabeu is set for another great Champions League night."