Marcelo warns Arsenal, champions Real Madrid seek comeback

Real Madrid face a daunting three-goal deficit as they host Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu. While Arsenal are favored to progress after their dominant first-leg victory, optimism persists within the Madrid camp, with former player Marcelo emphasizing that 'Real Madrid always come back' and expressing faith in a possible turnaround. The home side is bolstered by the return of key midfielders Dani Ceballos and Aurélien Tchouaméni, which could stabilize their play and provide a proactive approach missing in the first encounter. Despite the challenges, Madrid's history of dramatic comebacks and the quality of players like Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham keep hopes alive for another historic night. Arsenal, meanwhile, remain cautious, with manager Mikel Arteta and players stressing that the tie is not over and warning against complacency. Barcelona president Joan Laporta, however, has downplayed the likelihood of a Madrid comeback, suggesting he is more focused on his own team's successes.