Real Madrid players have delivered a strong and united response after their 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u.<\/p>\n
Defender Antonio R\u00fcdiger gave a brutally honest assessment of the performance. He said, \u201cWe messed up twice, we gave them two gifts,\u201d while also stressing that \u201cat this level, you just cannot keep on losing the ball that easily.\u201d Despite the frustration, he added that Madrid are \u201cstill alive in this tie thanks to Mbappe\u2019s goal.\u201d<\/p>\n
Midfielder Federico Valverde struck a confident tone. He said, \u201cWe are convinced that we can turn it around in Munich,\u201d showing belief in the team\u2019s ability to respond in the second leg.<\/p>\n
Full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold admitted the challenge ahead but kept focus on the bigger target. \u201cIt\u2019ll be a huge task to win at the Allianz. But our plan is to win this whole thing, so we\u2019ll do our best to win there,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Forward Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior kept his message short and clear. \u201cWe are alive. We must believe,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
Midfielder Aur\u00e9lien Tchouam\u00e9ni pointed to the opposition\u2019s goalkeeper as a key factor. \u201cWe faced a legendary goalkeeper tonight,\u201d he said after the match.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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