Real Madrid faces a significant challenge in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 - they will face Manchester City. Before the match, Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa released the team's official squad.
The most discussed point is Kylian Mbappé's absence from the list. The superstar expected by fans did not make it to the roster for this match. At the same time, Real Madrid boasts a number of experienced, young, and energetic players - Arbeloa has tried to leave options on every line.
Real Madrid's statement for this match is as follows:
Goalkeepers:
Courtois, Lunin, Fran Gonzalez
Defenders:
Carvajal, Trent, Asensio, Fran Garcia, Rüdiger, Mendy, Heisen, Aguado
Midfielders:
Valverde, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Cestero, Palacios, Guler, Angel, Thiago
Forwards:
Vinicius, Gonzalo Garcia, Brahim Diaz, Mastantuono
It's important to emphasize that in a match against an opponent like Manchester City, every detail matters - who is on the roster, who isn't, who starts, who comes off the bench later. Mbappé's absence from the list further fueled the intrigue: what kind of scheme Arbeloa will choose, what pressure will fall on Vinicius and Brahim, who will maintain the tempo in the center - all of this will become clear in the game.
The Real Madrid vs. Manchester City match is scheduled for March 11th.
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