Vinicius and Camavinga Set to Miss Out: Ancelotti Helpless

At Real Madrid, several players are on thin ice and could miss the first leg of the Champions League semifinals if they receive a yellow card in Manchester.

The return leg between Real Madrid and Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals has the full attention of the white team’s coaching staff. Their leader, Carlo Ancelotti, is meticulously analyzing every aspect of this tie.

One of the dangers looming at the Etihad Stadium lies within the white team’s own dressing room: the Italian coach has already spoken to his players to prepare them mentally for the challenge ahead.

These players are Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga, and Vinicius Junior. Given the pressure of the match and its intensity, it wouldn’t be surprising if any of them were booked.

The latter two, due to their style of play and approach to games, could easily find themselves cautioned, but they are very focused. In the first leg at the Santiago Bernabéu, they showed great composure and measured their tackles and interventions well to avoid being cautioned.

If they manage to avoid yellow cards, they would be completely clear for the semifinals. This would be ideal, ensuring all players are available, but first, they must eliminate Manchester City.

It will be a tough challenge, but if anyone can do it, it’s the Kings of Europe. Possibly, we are facing the toughest opponent we’ve had in the last decade, but Real Madrid has something special in the Champions League that instills confidence in the fans until the final whistle.

Carlo Ancelotti is confident of progressing in the tie but is well aware of the difficulties ahead. The match will be decided by mistakes and successes in both penalty areas. There’s no room for as much forgiveness as in the first leg, nor can defensive errors be afforded.