Arsenal has taken a significant step towards the Champions League semi-finals with a stunning 3-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium. Despite this setback, Kylian Mbappe has rallied his teammates with a clear message.
Two incredible free kicks by Declan Rice and a goal by Mikel Merino have given Arsenal a strong lead in the quarter-final tie. Mbappe, however, remains hopeful about a comeback.
In a simple yet powerful post, Mbappe wrote on Instagram, “You have to believe until the end” (“Hay que creer hasta el final”). This message of resilience underscores his commitment to leading Real Madrid to a potential comeback in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Mbappe, who has had an impressive debut season in Spain with 32 goals, is determined to make a major impact in the upcoming match. His teammate, Jude Bellingham, also expressed confidence in their ability to stage an unlikely comeback, acknowledging that while the task is daunting, anything can happen at the Bernabeu.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti, however, struck a more cautious note, admitting that the comeback would be challenging after a disappointing performance, but emphasizing the need to keep trying.
With Real Madrid facing Alaves this weekend and Arsenal set to play Brentford, both teams will look to regain momentum before their decisive second-leg match. Despite the odds, Real Madrid remains optimistic about their chances, drawing on their history of European turnarounds at home.