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Arbeloa's Munich Audition: Real Madrid Boss Searches for the Perfect XI to Conquer Bayern

Arbeloa said Real Madrid will use the Girona match to sharpen the squad, with Mendy set for minutes before the Champions League return leg.

  • Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed that Bellingham and Militao will start against Girona on Friday, emphasizing the team's focus on winning this LaLiga match before traveling to Germany.
  • Just 34 hours after the match against Bayern Munich, Arbeloa stressed that another defeat would be detrimental, aiming for victory to avoid falling further behind in LaLiga standings.
  • Alongside the starting duo, Camavinga will start against the Catalan side to strengthen the midfield, while Mendy will receive limited minutes to build rhythm for the Champions League quarterfinal.
  • Arbeloa dismissed any speculation regarding rotation or experiments, maintaining that the squad must demonstrate their ability to compete at the highest level in every match.
  • This Girona fixture serves as the final test at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Arbeloa prioritizing midfield control to prevent counter-attacks before facing the Germans in Munich.
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Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa went to the Bernabéu press room after the draw against Girona (1-1) and made his opinion on the

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The Girona visits Real Madrid looking for points to ensure its permanence. The white team prepares for a decisive duel against Bayern. The Madrid fans show dissatisfaction with the performance of their stars. Real Madrid faces a critical moment by fighting to avoid a second consecutive season without titles. After losing 1-2 against Bayern Munich, the white group must look for a miraculous result in Germany. This situation generates immense pres…

Not only Carreras (l.) and Trent are allowed to rest while Mendy (r.) is in the squad again – photos: getty images, realmadrid.com Militão, Bellingham and Camavinga start Between the Bayern duels, FC Girona comes to Madrid (Friday, 9 p.m., in the REAL TOTAL liveticker and with DAZN). And meets there an almost full squad of Blancos, and above all: again fully usable Madrilenes. Because at the press conference Álvaro Arbeloa has already revealed t…

This is the possible eleven of Real Madrid to face the Girona, in the Santiago Bernabéu, in the 31st day of LaLiga EA Sports A truce in the middle of the vorage. Although the mirilla is set on the meeting back in Munich, Real Madrid has a new liguera test before the Girona de Míchel (21.00 hours, Movistar LaLiga and Orange TV). In the absence of eight days for the final, the fight for the regular trophy has lost spicy. Except the mayusculo of th…

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AS broke the news in Spain on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
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