Football
Real Madrid must exploit Arsenal inexperience to pull off their greatest Champions League show
Never count out the 15-time European champions
Real Madrid have made European comebacks into part of the very fabric of their identity, but the holders will have to pull off their greatest show in the Champions League yet to remain in with a chance of defending their crown after a 3-0 defeat at Arsenal.
Los Blancos have never recovered from a three-goal deficit in the Champions League era – their only such comeback in the European Cup was over Derby County in November 1975 – but if any side can do it, it is the 15-time winners.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side will back themselves to get an early goal in Madrid next week and push on, particularly as Arsenal remain an inexperienced side at this level.
&w=400&resize=400,240&ssl=1 "Carlo Ancelotti under pressure at Real Madrid after Arsenal thrashing; Xabi Alonso eyed as potential successor: Report")
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