Having taken a 3-2 lead into Wednesday’s Champions League second leg against Manchester City, Real Madrid will host their rivals at the Santiago Bernabeu. Carlo Ancelotti’s squad will be aiming to advance to the round of 16, where they will face either Bayer Leverkusen or Atletico Madrid.
Latest Updates from the Team: With Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba making full recoveries on Monday, Los Blancos got a huge boost in preparation for the last match. Rudiger is anticipated to be available for selection, despite missing the first leg owing to an injury. When it comes to Alaba’s recovery, though, Ancelotti is being cautious and may not risk him right away.
While Lucas Vazquez is still nursing a hamstring injury, Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal, who have both been out with knee problems for some time, are still unable to play. Real Madrid’s engine room might benefit from Aurelien Tchouameni’s return to his natural midfield position if Rudiger makes an appearance.
Jude Bellingham, a vital cog in Ancelotti’s lineup, is still allowed to play in European competition despite the possibility of a domestic suspension for his red card against Osasuna. Potential Starting Team: In order to defeat the Premier League winners, Ancelotti will most likely maintain a strong lineup.
The starting lineup should include Thibaut Courtois in goal, Ferland Mendy on the left back position, and Rudiger in the middle of defense. The continued absence of Carvajal suggests that Federico Valverde may start at right back again, with Eduardo Camavinga and Tchouameni likely to provide stability in the middle of the field.
Behind Kylian Mbappe, the attacking trio of Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo should provide plenty of creativity. Mbappe, Rodrygo, Bellingham, Rudiger, Rudiger, Camavinga, and Courtois are the predicted starting eleven.
