Madrid, April 14 (NationPress) Real Madrid's head coach, Alvaro Arbeloa, is set to face a pivotal match on Wednesday as his team heads to Bayern Munich for the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, aiming to overcome a 2-1 deficit from the initial encounter.

Kylian Mbappe scored at the Santiago Bernabeu last Tuesday, providing a glimmer of hope for Madrid after Luis Diaz and Harry Kane had given Bayern a commanding 2-0 lead. However, historical data does not favor Madrid; they have lost the first leg in a European knockout tie at home seven times and have only managed to overturn such a deficit away once, back in the 1970 European Cup Winners' Cup.

On the other hand, Bayern Munich boasts an impressive record in safeguarding their lead, having progressed in 30 out of 31 instances where they won the first leg away, with their only failure occurring against Inter Milan in 2011, as reported by Xinhua.

Arbeloa plans to reinstate Jude Bellingham and Eder Militao into the starting eleven after they were limited to substitute roles in the first match; however, midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni will be unavailable due to suspension.

Tchouameni's absence is a notable disadvantage, especially considering his solid performance in a holding role this season, particularly in light of Bayern's attacking prowess. Eduardo Camavinga has struggled with consistency lately, facing scrutiny from fans.

Additionally, central defender Raul Asencio is also out due to illness, while left-back Ferland Mendy is included in the squad but unlikely to start.

Real Madrid's recent 1-1 draw with Girona has left them nine points behind FC Barcelona in La Liga, with only seven matches left, resulting in the team being booed off the pitch at the Bernabeu.

Following Arbeloa's appointment in January, his first match ended in a Copa del Rey defeat to second-division side Albacete. With the league title nearly out of reach and the Spanish Super Cup already lost to Barcelona, the Champions League represents Madrid's last viable opportunity for silverware this season.

Failure to progress in Munich could mean a trophyless season for the club, turning the remaining matches into mere formalities—an outcome that would have serious ramifications for a club of Madrid's prestige and for president Florentino Perez, who remarked over the weekend, "Real Madrid never gives in."

Arbeloa's future may hinge on delivering a comeback, while his players have a chance to show their support for their coach, although Bayern will likely be confident in sealing their advancement.