Real Madrid Prepares for Historic Comeback Bid Against Arsenal in Champions League

Down 3-0 from the first leg, Real Madrid leans on its storied legacy and 'ambiente de remontada' to challenge Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid faces a 3-0 deficit against Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals, with the second leg set to take place at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The club is invoking its celebrated comeback history, having overturned multi-goal deficits in European knockout ties on nine occasions, more than any other team.
Central to Madrid’s strategy is the cultivation of 'ambiente de remontada,' a comeback atmosphere designed to energize players and unsettle opponents in their iconic stadium.
The legacy of club legend Juanito, whose 'decalogo' outlines the mindset and tactics for successful comebacks, remains a guiding influence for the team.
Arsenal, coming off a dominant first-leg performance led by Declan Rice, must resist Madrid’s psychological and tactical pressure to maintain their lead.