‘Let’s take them on’— Real Madrid star wants Bayern Munich in the Champions League

Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League, round of 16 second leg football match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on March 17, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City on Tuesday wrapped up a decisive tie that will now see Los Blancos eagerly await Bayern Munich’s official qualification. Most expect the Bavarians to cruise through the second leg of their tie against Atalanta, given the 6-1 advantage that Bayern Munich currently holds.

That will set up a massive showdown between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich — something that some folks at Real are already thinking about (via Goal ): Kylian Mbappé has now joined the quintet already at risk for the return leg against the Cityzens, comprising the currently injured Jude Bellingham, Dean Huijsen, Aurelien Tchouameni, Alvaro Carreras and Vinicius Junior. Alvaro Arbeloa was already certain of this on Tuesday and issued a warning about the German record champions. “Bayern are one of the teams in the best form in Europe,” Arbeloa stated, raving about the FCB’s ‘style of play’ and ‘calibre’.

“It will be very difficult, especially with the second leg in Munich. ” Was he already thinking about the looming yellow card suspensions facing his six stars? At least Vinicius Junior, who is also on a yellow card, was already in a fighting mood.

“Let’s take them on! ” exclaimed the Brazilian, looking ahead to the very likely quarter-final opponents from southern Germany. Suspensions and health could play a role for each team, but there is some time for each team to strategize properly on both of those fronts.