Real Madrid has mentioned their line-up for the first stage of their Champions League round of 16 draw against city rivalen Atletico Madrid in the Santiago Bernabeu, and it is as expected. Carlo Ancelotti has called on the players that he has regularly used in large competitions in recent months, although there is a risk with two of those starters.
Real Madrid was worried that he could not count on Federico Valverde for Tuesday's confrontation, but he has recovered from Spierongemak that had seen him miss the last three games. He suddenly comes back back, and he also takes the bracelet of the captain because Luka Modric and Lucas Vazquez are on the couch, and also Dani Carvajal abuse due to injury.
Playing Valverde against Athleti, however, is seen as a risk by Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti, with Diario as a message that the Uruguayan superstar is not so 100% physical.
The same can also be said for Antonio Rudiger, who recently returned for Real Madrid after a few weeks with a hamstring injury sustained in the defeat at Espanyol. The report states that the German defender had a knock during last weekend's game against Real Betis, who also saw a loss for Los Blancos. Although it is not assumed that it is serious, it is sufficient that he will not be physically at its peak for Athleti's visit.
It is certainly a high risk for Ancelotti to start with Rudiger and Valverde against Atleti, although there is one that is considered necessary in view of the task that must be performed. Real Madrid's favorites to see their city rivals in their Champions League round of 16 draw, but it will not be simple in any way, as shown in the two earlier meetings between the clubs earlier in the season.
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