"I see you're very worried about the whistles. I know what the Bernabeu crowd is like. I've told the players. If anyone's fair, it's the Bernabeu crowd. They want to see the style of play they like; we're working on it. We know they'll be on our side. The fans want to see their team. We're focused and really looking forward to playing tomorrow. We're convinced of it."
"Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Manchester City in what proved to be Alonso's final Champions League match in charge, following a narrow loss away to Liverpool earlier in the league phase. Despite winning their opening three European fixtures, those setbacks have left Real with work to do, as 12 points from six matches currently places them seventh in the standings, a position that would still be enough for direct qualification to the last 16."
Real Madrid host Monaco at the Bernabeu in a Champions League league-phase fixture. Alvaro Arbeloa will oversee his first European night in charge and defended fans booing players after Xabi Alonso's dismissal. Real lost 2-1 at home to Manchester City in Alonso's final Champions League match and previously suffered a narrow defeat at Liverpool, leaving the club on 12 points from six matches and seventh in the group. Arbeloa has improved domestic form, securing a 2-0 win over Levante that moved Real within one point of Barcelona. Carreras is suspended; Militao and Alexander-Arnold are injured, and several players will be assessed. Mbappé recovered from a knee issue to start and score.
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