The Champions League play-offs are a real test of nerves. Real Madrid will host Benfica in the next decisive match. An away game, great pressure, a big stage - this is one of the nights when Real Madrid usually likes to "come to their senses".
Ahead of this match, Real Madrid's roster was also announced. Alvaro Arbeloa announced the list of players selected for the match. The biggest news is that Jude Bellingham did not travel to Lisbon due to injury. This means that other players will have more responsibility in terms of fighting and pace in the center.
The players included in the roster are as follows:
Goalkeepers:
Courtois, Lunin, Fran Gonzalez.
Defenders:
Carvajal, Alaba, Trent, Carreras, Fran Garcia, Rudiger, Mendy, Heysen, J. Martinez.
Midfielders:
Camavinga, Valverde, Chuameni, Guler, Ceballos, Sestero, Thiago.
Forwarders:
Vinicius, Mbappe, Gonzalo Garcia, Brahim Diaz, Mastantuono.
Despite being without Bellingham, Real Madrid still have enough players in their squad to "decide the fate of the game in a moment." There is experience and toughness in defense, a lot of physicality and movement in the center, and speed and individual skill in attack - the feeling that "a goal will be scored now" is always there.
Now it's about character on the field. In the playoffs, it's not about the beautiful game, it's about the result - everyone knows that. The fans expect the same thing as usual: Real Madrid's composure in big games and the "we were born for this" attitude in decisive moments.
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