Real Madrid is eager to craft a narrative of redemption.

      Real Madrid is eager to craft a narrative of redemption.

Discontent and unease appear to have permeated the Real Madrid camp. In addition to the growing anxiety over potentially losing the La Liga title, their primary focus now shifts to the upcoming second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final. Following a devastating 3-0 loss at Arsenal's stadium in the first leg, there are significant concerns regarding their chances of advancing to the semifinals. Nevertheless, the defending champions are determined to transform even the slightest glimmer of hope for victory into motivation as they strive to move ahead.

Alaves' Mbappe– On Tuesday evening at the Santiago Bernabeu Carlo Ancelotti’s team will host Liverpool for the second leg of their matchup.

Recently, Real Madrid's manager Ancelotti has voiced his concerns regarding the relentless schedule of matches. Prior to facing the Gunners, Vinícius and his teammates will engage in a vital La Liga encounter at home against a formidable rival. To maintain their pursuit of the La Liga title, Los Blancos must earn all three points from this contest.

Currently, the reigning champions have a singular focus — to triumph over Arsenal. Within a mere 72 hours following their game against Alavés, Real Madrid is set to compete in another significant match. The challenge of playing two critical games in such a brief period is taxing for the players, compounded by the fatigue from travel.

In light of this, Real Madrid sought to have the La Liga match against Alavés moved to Saturday night (the previous evening) to allow the players an additional day for rest and recovery before the pivotal game. However, the request made by Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez was denied by La Liga officials.

Frustrated by the league's lack of support, Pérez took the initiative to meet with the players personally to uplift their spirits and confidence. The entire Real Madrid organization is united in their objective — to achieve a significant victory against Arsenal at the Bernabéu and secure their place in the Champions League semifinals.

Although Arsenal has never lost a second leg after winning the first by three goals in the Champions League, Real Madrid is resolute in their aim to change that narrative.

Given that the match is taking place at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid supporters are clinging to a slight hope. Historically, the most successful club in Champions League history has staged numerous comebacks at the Bernabéu, even after facing setbacks. Nevertheless, the team's injury woes raise significant concerns about whether this iteration of Real Madrid can uphold its prestigious reputation.

Compounding these worries is the recent decline in form of Vinícius Júnior, who was instrumental in Madrid's Champions League victory last season. He appears to be struggling to regain his form. In the first leg against Arsenal, he did not create a single goal-scoring opportunity nor manage a shot on target, which is proving to be a significant issue for the home team as they approach this critical match.