Real Madrid suffered another setback for its debut against Union Berlin in the Champions League. It's about Dani Carvajal, who joins the absentees like Thibaut Courtois, Vinicius, Eder Militao, and Güler.
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"Dani Carvajal has a strain, we have preferred to give him rest. He has options to play the derby on Sunday", Carlo Ancelotti said in a press conference, making it clear that the right-back's injury is not serious, as he has had good performances in La Liga matches.
Amidst these setbacks suffered by Real Madrid, there is good news regarding players who return to the official squad in a Champions League match. One of them is Ferland Mendy, who has recovered from his injury and is available to Ancelotti.
On the other hand, Dani Ceballos also managed to be in optimal condition with the team to consider the possibility of getting minutes against the German team in the Champions League.
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We are referring to goalkeeper Cañizares, Vinicius Tobías as the right-back, and Gonzalo in the attacking area. It will be up to Carlo Ancelotti's discretion to make them debut in the Champions League.
When does Real Madrid play?
Real Madrid plays against Union Berlin in the Champions League on Wednesday, September 20, starting at 11:45 Peruvian time (18:45 Spanish time).