Real Madrid Confidencial Maldini Is Adamant, Reveals if There Will Be a Real Madrid Comeback at Bernabéu
He Is Clear About What Will Happen in the Return Match Against Arsenal
Since Real Madrid lost the match against Arsenal in the Champions League, one word has been echoing, comeback. The Madridists cling to the history of the white team in this competition. It wouldn't be the first time they've turned around a completely unfavorable scenario.
But the antis are already trying to dismiss that option, although they have some fear that it might happen again. Right now, they are divided between those who see it possible to turn the tie around and those who don't. In this second group is where Maldini has positioned himself, being very blunt.
Maldini was asked on Tiempo de Juego about Real Madrid's chances of a comeback and he said he gave it "minimal, minimal." Madrid has to change a lot defensively, he indicated as a key point. He doesn't forget the "11 goals at the Bernabéu in the last 3 matches."
Therefore, he believes that one of the keys will be to regain defensive solidity. Offensively, he also doesn't see it as easy for Real Madrid to score 3 goals. "But with Arsenal as they are... it's a team that concedes very few goals" he continued to insist.
A Magical Night at the Bernabéu That Maldini Doesn't Seem to See
For many, it's necessary to reignite a magical night at the Bernabéu, as so many have been experienced. However, Maldini believes it won't be enough, as he doesn't see Madrid generating that much. It's important to remember that they have to win by a margin of 3 goals to force extra time.
Many indicate that the key is to score in the early stages, something that can change everything. If Real Madrid takes the lead in the first 15 minutes, they could still have many chances. Especially because the legs of Arsenal's players might start to tremble.
In that regard, Maldini believes it won't happen, even in that scenario of scoring early. "I don't see a team crapping themselves, pardon the expression, but that's the word" the analyst noted. Therefore, as has happened other times, he rules out an epic comeback at the Bernabéu.
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