Eduardo Camavinga (foto: Getty Images)
Six Real Madrid players are one yellow card away from suspension in their Champions League second-leg clash against Manchester City, putting Carlo Ancelotti's squad at significant risk.
Real Madrid will face Manchester City on Wednesday in the crucial second leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Despite holding a slight advantage after their 3-2 victory in the first leg, Carlo Ancelotti's side faces a major challenge with several key players walking a disciplinary tightrope.
A total of seven Real Madrid players are at risk of suspension if they receive another yellow card. Among them is Eder Militao, who is currently injured. However, the other six players are active squad members and could miss the next stage if they are booked during this match.
Real Madrid players at risk of suspension:
- Antonio Rudiger
- Jude Bellingham
- Eduardo Camavinga
- Luka Modric
- Aurelien Tchouameni
- Endrick
While Endrick is not expected to be a key figure in this match, the potential suspension of Rudiger, Bellingham, Camavinga, Modric, and Tchouameni could significantly impact Real Madrid's plans for the next round.
Meanwhile, Manchester City do not face the same risk. None of their players are currently on yellow card warnings. However, defender Ruben Dias will be suspended for the next round if he picks up a booking in this match.
The stakes are high for both sides, with Real Madrid aiming to protect their lead while avoiding suspensions that could weaken their squad in the semi-finals. Encouragingly for Madrid, the same players were at risk in the first leg but managed to avoid any bookings, ensuring their availability for this decisive home tie at Santiago Bernabeu.