Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger will likely miss the UCL quarter-finals’ first-leg against Arsenal.
Rudiger could miss the Arsenal tie
Real Madrid are likely to miss their three key players for their UCL tie against Arsenal.
Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Ceballos are currently on the list for misconduct by UEFA. These players’ celebrations were called out by Atletico and they complained for the same to the UEFA board. It is being said that Vinicius Junior and Dani Ceballos were celebrating with their home fans. But Mbappe and Rudiger are likely to see a more serious penalty.
Videos have been coming up of the duo signaling some gestures towards the Atletico fans. Thee ex-Chelsea defender’s gestures has got home and his side into a big trouble it seems. As per Marca, he will face a ban from their first-leg of the Champions League quarter-finals against the north London side.
The report claims that the other three players will only face a one-game band and some fine. While, in case of the German, the UEFA will soon comment on the same. His absence will be a huge blow for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. It would be a difficult night for them at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, 8th of April.
Other injury issues for Ancelotti
First choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and second choice keeper Andre Lunin, both will miss the Saturday’s game.
As per Marca, Fran Gonzalez will be starting in the goal against Valencia on Saturday. The Real Madrid Castilla keeper will look to impress in the La Liga clash over the weekend.
The 19-year-old stopper will play for the senior team for the first time for a UCL fixture. He is a great talent.
Courtois is out with a knee issue while Lunin will also be out with a calf injury. The Ukraine international played the full 120 minute game victory against Real Sociedad in their Copa del Rey semifinal clash. The match ended 5-4 on aggregate in favour of the Los Blancos.
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