US EditionArbeloa Demands 'Complete Game' as Real Seek Benfica Revenge
Real Madrid aims to overturn a 4-2 loss at Benfica with Kylian Mbappé, who scored both goals in that match, back from a knee issue for the Champions League rematch.
- On Tuesday, Real Madrid returns to Portugal seeking payback after a 4-2 loss three weeks ago, with Kylian Mbappé available after missing the weekend match.
- Benfica stunned Madrid 4-2 three weeks earlier, with goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin's last-minute header securing the final knockout spot on goal difference.
- Mbappé has 38 goals this season and nine in his last six matches, and coach `Álvaro Arbeloa` said `He is doing very well` as Madrid manages his minutes.
- Arbeloa warned Madrid is prepared for the difficulty and what awaits on Tuesday, emphasizing the need to play a great game there at Benfica's Stadium of Light.
- The rematch is among knockout ties that also include PSG vs Monaco and Inter vs Bodø/Glimt, with Bodø/Glimt reaching the knockout stage after upset wins.
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The Straits TimesArbeloa demands 'complete game' as Real seek Benfica revenge
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