
Antonio Rüdiger is suitable for returning for the Champions League Knockout Phase Playoff game and will renew his Titanic struggle with Erling Haaland.
Real Madrid has received a huge boost for the Champions League Knock -Out Phase Playoff Second Stage against Manchester City by returning to the action by Antonio Rüdeliger, who will renew his struggle with Erling Haaland.
Madrid will of course stand in line with their “Fantastic Four” (Bellingham, Rodrygo, Mbappé, Vinicius) in attack. The only likely “surprise” in the Carlo Ancelotti team is Fede Valverde right-back, although that hardly comes out of nowhere.
Even the Uruguayan itself becomes more comfortable in the role: “I think I did pretty well if I had to play there. I try to contribute, give everything, go ahead, to defend … If I don't get many opportunities in midfield in the future, I am sure I will be a right back. “
Guardiola: “City has a 1% chance of beating Real Madrid”
City coach Pep Guardiola made the headlines before the game by claiming that his team only has a 1% chance of going to the round of 16. However, Ancelotti is not in the fall of his counterpart. “He doesn't really think that, I'll ask him before the competition.”
Against City, the Italian will use the strongest possible weapons that he has at his disposal.
Real Madrid attack guarantees goals
Starting in attack, with Bellingham, Rodrygo, Mbappé and Vinicius ready to dismiss Madrid to the next round. Among them, the quartet this season has scored 66 of the 98 goals of Los Blancos and the Spaniards will almost certainly continue to the next round if they are somewhere near top shape.
With Valverde on the right and rüdeliger who returns to the central defense, another space has been opened in midfield for Aurélien Tchouaméni.
The Frenchman has been criticized by many, but is indispensable for Ancelotti. Although Camavinga also has a chance to start, Tchouaméni's defensive instincts and positional sense put him in pole position.
His partner, no matter how well Luka Modric plays, will be Dani Ceballos. The former Betis star has earned his place in the big competitions with recent versions. His passing accuracy is similar to that of Toni Kroos, more than 95% of more than 100 passes per match. The 28-year-old has gained the confidence of Ancelotti.
Possible Real Madrid XI to play Manchester City
Thibaut Courtois will take his usual place in goal of those who have not yet been mentioned. Van Rüdeliger is expected to be accompanied in the central defense by Raúl Asencio, with Ferland Mendy and Fran García continue their continuous struggle to be called the left. The Frenchman can get the nod for his experience.
The Line -Up Ancelotti has in mind to face the city: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rüdiger, Mendy; Tchouameni, Ceballos; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappé.
Article originally written in Spanish, translated with the help of AI and edited by Roddy Cons.
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