Real madrid champions league team news
Here's the latest team news for Real Madrid ahead of their upcoming Champions League matches:
Injury Updates:
- Karim Benzema: The French striker is expected to miss the next few weeks due to a hamstring injury.
- Eden Hazard: The Belgian winger is still recovering from a fractured ankle and is unlikely to feature in the next few matches.
- Sergio Ramos: The Spanish defender is out for the season after suffering a serious injury in the La Liga match against Real Valladolid.
- Dani Carvajal: The Spanish right-back is recovering from a muscle injury and is expected to return to training soon.
- Marcelo: The Brazilian left-back is still recovering from a knee injury and is unlikely to feature in the next few matches.
Suspensions:
- Casemiro: The Brazilian midfielder is suspended for the next two Champions League matches after picking up a yellow card in the group stage.
- Federico Valverde: The Uruguayan midfielder is suspended for the next match after picking up a yellow card in the group stage.
Recent Form:
Real Madrid have been in good form in the Champions League, winning all three of their group stage matches and scoring 11 goals in the process. They have also been impressive in La Liga, winning their last five matches and sitting second in the table.
Predicted Lineup:
Here's a predicted lineup for Real Madrid's next Champions League match:
- Thibaut Courtois (GK)
- Dani Fernández (RB)
- Éder Militão (CB)
- Raphael Varane (CB)
- Ferland Mendy (LB)
- Casemiro (DM)
- Toni Kroos (DM)
- Luka Modrić (AM)
- Vinícius Júnior (RW)
- Rodrygo Goes (ST)
- Marco Asensio (LW)
Key Players:
- Vinícius Júnior: The Brazilian winger has been in excellent form this season, scoring 10 goals in all competitions and providing several assists.
- Karim Benzema: Although injured, Benzema is still a key player for Real Madrid and will be missed in the upcoming matches.
- Luka Modrić: The Croatian midfielder is a key player for Real Madrid and has been instrumental in their success in the Champions League.
- Thibaut Courtois: The Belgian goalkeeper has been impressive this season, making several crucial saves and helping Real Madrid keep clean sheets.
Upcoming Matches:
Real Madrid's next Champions League match is against Manchester City on February 26th. They will then face Atalanta in the round of 16, with the first leg taking place on March 10th.