Real Madrid Is ready for what may be the decisive match in their season 2024-25. Down 3-0 on aggregate Against Arsenal after a shock first leg defeat in London stares Los Blancos on a rare early output from a tournament they have historically dominated. But as crucial as the tactical tweaks and lineups Careplicks Carlo Ancelotti is expected to do, the spotlight also falls on two players that will not be there to help mount the comeback.
A starter who had become the key to Madrid’s European campaign and another who has provided depth in recent months has both been excluded Just 24 hours before kickoff at Santiago Bernabeu. Their absence further complicates Real Madrid’s mission to split back in the quarter final.
Missing in action: Two stars still on the side line
Only after aiming through the club’s training sessions and media reports does the entire extent of Real Madrid’s injury -end. Ferland Mendythe French left -back who had made the Champions League who started XI to his own, remain out because of a Hamstrings injury.
Mendy “Has been out since the UCL round of 16 seconds legs against Atletico Madrid last month,“ reported Make. “Despite hopes that he can recover in time for the first leg against Arsenal, things have not gone as planned. He still does not train with the group.”
Real Madrid’s original hope was to have a back in time for at least one leg of this quarter final, especially to help contain BUKayo fromwho erupted devastation along Madrid’s left side in the first leg. Instead, Ancelotti was forced to field David Praises At the left-back position that he once distinguished himself but has not consistently played since moving to the center back. It turned out to be costly.
In the meantime, Andriy LuninReal Madrid’s Ukrainian goalkeeper is also on the site. Although he plays other violin to Thibaut CourtoisLunin has been a reliable alternative in domestic and Copa del Rey fix tours. His absence is derived from a muscle injury affected during the Copa del Rey semi -final against Real Sociedad.
“Lunin has missed three matches and has not recovered yet,” wrote Diario like. While Courtois was always expected to start against Arsenal, Lunin’s absence still leaves Madrid thin in the backup.
Camavingaa turned off, but tchouameni returns
In order to add Ancelotti’s selection context, Eduardo Camavava Will also miss the collision – not because of injury, but suspension. The French midfielder was sent off under the first leg for having kicked the ball in frustrationA moment of petulance that now deprives Real Madrid by one of their most versatile players.
On a more positive note, Aurelien Tchouamenias was suspended in the first stage, coming back and is “A safe bet to start,” according to Sports. His return could offer more stability in the midfield when Madrid looks to take control of the tempo early on against the Mikel Artetas side.
