Three days after the hostile reception at the Santiago Bernabéu, the Real Madrid returns to its stadium this time to play Madrid fans’ favorite competition: the European Cup returns at the most tense point for the institution in recent years. The white team receives AS Monaco on matchday 7, penultimate match of the league phase of UEFA Champions League.
The search for calm after the storm at the Santiago Bernabéu
The duel marks the debut of Álvaro Arbeloa as coach of Real Madrid in the top continental competition. The coach makes his debut in a first-class setting and does so conditioned by a complex sporting panorama. The numerous casualties (Trent, Militao, Rüdiger, Mendy, Brahim, and Álvaro Carreras) force the coaching staff to reformulate the initial plan.
Absences in defense and attack reduce the usual options, which opens the door for players like Arda Guler o Franco Mastantuono assume a more relevant role on a night of high demand. Also for footballers like Raul Asenciovictorious after his impressive goal in the victory against Levante. For the merengue team, the match is not only key in terms of classification, seventh place with twelve points, but also a test of collective character at a time when the squad needs answers.
One of the great focuses of the match will be on Kylian Mbappé. The forward faces the club where he made the definitive leap to elite football and does so in a personal moment of emotional recovery. After several irregular weeks marked by the Frenchman’s injury, The attacker scored again in the last league match from the penalty spota goal that served to reconnect with the goal and reinforce their offensive leadership.
Beyond his performance on the pitch, Mbappé has also assumed a relevant role off it. In the run-up to the meeting, The Frenchman came out in defense of Vinícius Júnior after the whistles received at the Bernabéuunderlining the collective responsibility of the team in moments of difficulty. His words reflect the locker room’s intention to close ranks and respond from the game.
Monaco, an uncomfortable rival in Europe
AS Monaco arrives at the Bernabéu with the intention of competing without complexes. The whole of the Principality starts as 19th classified with nine pointsso scoring in the two remaining league phase matches (Real Madrid and Juventus) is vital to secure a place, at least, in the qualifying phase. play-in prior to the round of 16. For the French, the match represents an opportunity to reaffirm themselves in the Champions League and measure their level against one of the continent’s giants.
Winning at home continues to be a fundamental pillar in the club’s European aspirations, and even more so against a rival that has already left its mark in the past.. The elimination suffered against Monaco in the 2003/2004 Champions League still remains in the memory of part of Real Madrid fanswhich adds a symbolic component to the confrontation.
Schedule: what time does Real Madrid – AS Monaco play today?
The match corresponding to matchday 7 between Real Madrid and AS Monaco will be played at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium this Tuesday, January 20 at 9:00 p.m. (Spanish peninsular time). The match will be refereed by the Norwegian referee Espen Eskås.
Where to watch Real Madrid – AS Monaco online and live TV?
The duel will be televised by Movistar Plus+ through its channel M+ Champions League. In addition, you can follow all the coverage of the match including previews, lineups, live narration and the most notable subsequent statements on THE REASON (www.larazon.es).
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