Real Madrid legend Marcelo has expressed confidence that the Spanish giants will overcome a 3-0 deficit against Arsenal in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday.
The Gunners took firm control of the tie last week at the Emirates Stadium, with midfielder Declan Rice scoring two stunning free kicks to help secure a convincing first-leg victory.
The result has left defending champions Real Madrid with a significant mountain to climb at the Santiago Bernabéu.
However, Marcelo — who won five Champions League titles during his time with the club — believes no challenge is too great for Los Blancos.
“You can never write off Real Madrid,” Marcelo said in an interview with ESPN on Monday.
“Although three goals is a lot of goals, but I am always thinking about Real Madrid and have a lot of faith that they’ll come back. Real Madrid is Real Madrid and they always come back.”
Carlo Ancelotti’s men head into the clash with some momentum, having secured a 1-0 away win against Alavés in La Liga on Sunday.
The second leg will take place at the Bernabéu, where Madrid will look to produce another famous European comeback in front of their home fans.