The six Real Madrid players who have to avoid a yellow card against Manchester City

Six Real Madrid players were able to miss a potential first leg of the Champions League round of 16 if they received a yellow card against Manchester City in the Santiago Bernabéu.

The biggest game of Real Madrid’s season 2024-25 comes again against Manchester City. The defending Spanish and European champions organize the defending English champions in the second leg of the Champions League Knockout Phase Playoffs. Real Madrid only needs a draw to get into the 16th round after defeating Manchester City 2–3 in the first leg in Etihad.

If Real Madrid beats your ticket for the 16th round, you will either face Atlético Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen. Both teams are a big challenge for Carlo Ancelotti’s injury -related squad, but the task could be even more difficult if some of the most important players in Los Blancos are suspended for the game.

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Here are the Real Madrid players who could miss a potential first leg of the Champions League round of 16 if they receive a yellow card in Santiago Bernabéu:

Real Madrid’s already exhausted defense cannot afford to lose more players. When Aurélien Tchouaméni and/or Antonio Rüdigiger entered the referee’s book on Wednesday, you will leave Carlo Ancelotti with only Raúl Ascio in the center. David Alaba could also be an option for the 16th round if he recovered from injuries in good time.

Losing Jude Bellingham and/or Eduardo Camavavinga would also be a massive blow to the midfield of Real Madrid. Bellingham already has three goals and three templates in the Champions League this season and is Ancelotti’s best playmaker. Camavinga now gives Los Blancos an urgently needed defensive presence in midfield.

Luka Modrić and Endrick will probably only record a handful of minutes in the second leg against the city, so that they have a relatively low risk of being suspended.

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