Real Madrid made a comeback 8 times

Real Madrid is in a strange position to be inadequate before the Champions League match against Arsenal, with Los Blancos hoping to overturn the three targets’ deficit.

The position of the 15-time European champion is not common, but if there is a team in Europe that you won’t make a miracle comeback, it’s Madrid.

Unfortunately for Arsenal, the Champions League (and the European Cup) saw a lot of real comebacks, as if there were any reminders needed to be that the game was far from over.

Here we review Real Madrid 8 times when everyone lost the Champions League.

1

Real Madrid 6-5 Derby County (AET)

1975/76 European Cup Second Round

Perhaps Real Madrid’s most impressive comeback in Europe, with Los Blancos fighting back with a 4-1 first leg defeat to win overtime at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Even if Roberto Martinez (not that) hit in the rematch, forward forward Charlie George’s hat trick seemed to put British champion Derby County in full control.

However, Martinez and Santilana’s Quickfire goal in the second half put Madrid at the touch point distance, and George’s comfort was hardly helpful.

Pirri’s late fine set an extra period, with Santillana ending up winning the final winner, eventually ranking the real champion for 189 minutes in the tie.

2

Real Madrid 3-2 Celtics

1979/80 European Cup quarterfinals

After the Celtics scored 2-0 at Parkhead, the Celtics scored another excellent result.

However, the second leg finally saw the home court, and Santilana’s goal was the goal of the second phase of the tense half-time arrangement.

After Uli Stielike’s equalizer, Real completed their comeback with Juanito’s late header.

3

Real Madrid 4-4 Red Star Belgrade

1986/87 European Cup quarterfinals

In the tie, Real Madrid’s victory over Red Star Belgrade was 3-0, which is worth mentioning.

Hugo Sanchez’s support brought Los Blancos a chance to fight, and they didn’t disappoint them in front of their supporters.

Emilio Buttragueno’s opener rolled the ball, and then a second half header from Manolo Sanchis gave Madrid the slimest lead.

Madrid persisted in winning another comeback victory, but they were defeated by Bayern Munich in the semifinals.

4

Real Madrid 4-3 Bayern Munich

1987/88 European Cup quarterfinals

A year later, Real Madrid retaliated against the Bavarians, even after putting Germany in a seemingly safe 3-0 lead.

Los Blancos didn’t get into the scoring slice until the 85th minute after the Bayern defensive party’s giveaway Buttragueno, which looked like a valuable comfort.

Real Madrid then cut the deficit by half through Sanchez, allowing them to do their jobs on the ground.

Milan Jankovic and Michel’s goals were enough to see Madrid to the last four, showing once again that the Bernabeu’s return leg was worth worrying.

5

Real Madrid 4-1 Atletico Madrid (AET)

2013/14 Champions League Final

There are also quite a lot of Madrid making a comeback in the modern era. Although Real Madrid’s recovery in the 2014 finals did not come from a huge deficit, it was still a game and they were a moment of failure.

Diego Godin’s goal seems to have put the La Liga title in a title that will win the first Champions League victory, but Sergio Ramos’ header adds extra time in depth.

Since then, Real Madrid has scored three goals in the second half. Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo all hit ‘la decima’ for Carlo Ancelotti’.

6

Real Madrid 3-2 Wolfsburg

2015/16 Champions League quarterfinals

Real Madrid hit Shell on the side of Wolfsburg with a 2-0 defeat in Germany, beating Wolfsburg and falling into the middle of the German Bundesliga.

But Madrid completely bypassed the tie in 90 minutes, like nothing was there, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat trick made Los Blancos make their quarter-final berth on their way to the 2016 trophy.

Wolfsburg had a chance to seal it on its own, but Ronaldo’s third time – the passenger’s free kick – returned to victory.

7

Real Madrid 6-5 City (AET)

2021/22 Champions League Semi-finals

What’s true is the absolute microcosm of miraculously bringing two goals out of nowhere after the semi-finals with Manchester City ended and buried in 2022.

City intends to make a series of Champions League finals when Riyad Mahrez put Riyad Mahrez ahead at the Bernabeu, extending their overall lead to 5-3.

As time passed, Rodrygo ticked in the 90th minute, and would surely comfort him, with only six minutes left.

Rodrygo needs only one to improve his score, thus moving forward from the cross of Dani Carvajal.

Karim Benzema then finished the city in overtime, and Real Madrid once again won the Champions League final.

8

Real Madrid 4-3 Bayern Munich

2023/24 Champions League Semi-finals

So far, Real Madrid’s never-ending attitude in the Champions League is so common sense that even if Bayern Munich is on the verge of a 2024 semi-final victory, they have never really felt safe.

Madrid saved the first leg draw thanks to Vinicius Jr.’s penalty, but the Bavarians favourites to the final when Alphonso Davies spectacularly placed Bearn in front of the Bernabeu.

One of Joselu’s impossible heroes rescued the real two minutes from two minutes, pounced on Manuel Neuer’s mistakes to escalate things again.

Just as both sides must have prepared for extra time mentally, the former Newcastle United striker sent Newcastle United Striker to Wembley after a sharp move on the Var check and prompted the public to celebrate.

Real Madrid will need to execute similar heroes to repeat these scenes against Arsenal, and history seems to suggest that anything is possible.