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Arbeloa: Facing 'most in-form team' Bayern

Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has labelled Bayern Munich “the most in-form team in Europe” ahead of their Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa has labelled Bayern Munich “the most in-form team in Europe” ahead of their Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday. Arbeloa expressed respect for the German champions, noting their exceptional season, while backing his side to rise to the occasion.

Bayern Munich have not beaten Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu since 2001, but they will be hoping to end that winless run on Tuesday.