Real madrid face bayern munich with renewed confidence

Under new coach Alvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid is looking more like their old selves, particularly after a dominant performance against Manchester City in the Champions League quarterfinals.

Arbeloa's tough start and star egos

However, it's been a rocky road for Arbeloa since taking over from Xabi Alonso. His debut with the second team was professional, but his stint as first team coach has been a learning curve.

The team's star players, including Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr., have been at the center of rumors and speculation, making it a challenge for Arbeloa to unite the squad.

Real Madrid's recent loss to RCD Mallorca in La Liga has not helped matters, with Spanish media labeling the performance as