The Brazilian winger of Real Madrid is used to adopting the full-backs of Manchester City. But not this one.
Real Madrid will visit the Etihad to compete against Manchester City in the Champions League with an improvised line of defense. Of the four players who form the rear of Ancelotti, only the left-back-or Fran García or Mendy and Dani Carvajal will be in their natural positions.
The rest, including Valverde and Tchouaméni, plays from position. And standing opposite them will be Erling Braut Haaland.
Who is the fastest player in the Champions League?
The Norwegian striker of Manchester City is the fastest player in this season's Champions League, with a top speed of 36.6 km/h. If the space is given to run, he will be incredibly difficult to stop. Few defenders can match his acceleration.
City full-back makes the fastest player stage
Close to the speed ranking is PSG's Achraf Hakimi, which clocks 36.5 km/h in the group phase. Interestingly, Matheus Nunes is possibly the assignment of marking Vinícius Júnior in this showdown between City and Madrid-De Der's third fastest player, who reaches 36.3 km/h.
Although he is a midfielder, Nunes often works on the right flank, where he pays an important threat. PSG's Barcola operated this in his fight against City, and the attackers of Madrid – Vinícius, Rodrygo or possibly Mbappé – will become similar challenges in attacking his wing.
Vinícius' upper absorbed speed is 35.5 km/h, while Mbappé has hit 35.7 km/h, making it the fastest player in Madrid. Although both are among the top 10 of the Champions League, they are still a step behind the elite sprinters of the competition.