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Official: Real Madrid squad list to face Manchester City
Real Madrid will face off against English champions Manchester City in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night.
In what is a replay of last season’s semi-final tie, the Merengues go into the game high on confidence after winning the Copa del Rey by beating CA Osasuna in the final on Saturday night.
Ahead of the blockbuster encounter against Pep Guardiola’s in-form Manchester City side, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has released the squad list that will be at his disposal for tomorrow’s match at the Bernabeu.
Ferland Mendy misses out due to an injury while Los Blancos will also be without key defender Eder Militao, who is suspended for the match due to accumulation of cards.
Interestingly though, Real Madrid have included Dani Ceballos in the squad even though it had been reported that the Spaniard would be out of the match due to a thigh injury after he missed the Copa del Rey final last weekend.
However, given that he did not train today, Ceballos is unlikely to feature against the Cityzens.
Meanwhile, Ancelotti has already confirmed that Luka Modric, who has only recently returned from injury, will be starting in midfield while Eduardo Camavinga is set to feature at left-back.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
Priyanka Roy
May 8, 2023 at 8:09 pm
Can’t the most “HAZARD”ous shit 💩💩💩 kicked out????? For the betterment of NOT ONLY the Madridistas BUT ALSO for the benefit of soccer…….