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Actual Madrid is gearing up for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout stage conflict in opposition to Manchester Metropolis in what guarantees to be a pivotal match for his or her European aspirations. After an exhilarating 3-2 comeback within the first leg on the Etihad Stadium, Carlo Ancelotti‘s facet will likely be boosted by the return of three key gamers forward of the essential second leg.
Regardless of being down twice within the recreation, Actual Madrid rallied to safe a outstanding 3-2 victory. With a slim benefit heading into the second leg, Ancelotti gave encouraging information relating to the health of Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, and Lucas Vazquez.
Throughout the pre-match press convention forward of Actual Madrid’s conflict with Osasuna, Ancelotti confirmed the constructive updates on the trio. “They’re bettering. They may proceed with particular person work till Monday, and from Tuesday, they may be part of the group. They are going to be out there for the match in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, together with Lucas Vazquez,” Ancelotti mentioned.
Whereas the coach had beforehand talked about that the three gamers can be out there for the second leg, he had not specified a return timeline. With these key defensive reinforcements again in rivalry, Actual Madrid will likely be higher outfitted to keep up a stable backline as they intention to safe their place within the subsequent spherical of the Champions League.
The second leg between Actual Madrid and Manchester Metropolis is scheduled for Wednesday, nineteenth on the Santiago Bernabeu. Following their 3-2 victory within the first leg and the assist of their house crowd, Los Blancos at the moment are positioned because the favorites to advance to the subsequent stage.
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Rudiger, Alaba, and Vazquez return for Actual Madrid
Rudiger (hamstring), Alaba (adductor), and Vazquez (hamstring) had all been sidelined on account of muscle accidents previous to the primary leg in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, forcing Ancelotti to subject an unconventional protection.
With Federico Valverde filling in at proper again, Raul Asencio and Aurelien Tchouameni taking part in as heart backs, and Ferland Mendy the only real pure left again, Actual Madrid confronted important defensive challenges, conceding two targets on account of defensive errors.
Now, with the trio’s restoration on monitor, Ancelotti will likely be wanting to have them out there for the second leg as Actual Madrid goals to construct on their first-leg benefit and proceed their pursuit of Champions League glory.
