5 Real Madrid Stars Face Doubts for Champions League Semifinals
Real Madrid travel to Munich needing to overturn a 1-2 deficit from the first-leg loss at the Bernabéu.
The tie carries added pressure. Several players now risk suspension ahead of the next phase.
Suspension risks for Real Madrid
Multiple Real Madrid stars face doubts ahead of the Champions League semifinals. UEFA will reset yellow-card totals after the quarterfinals.
- Vinícius Júnior — forward, one booking away from a suspension.
- Kylian Mbappé — forward, on a caution away from missing the next round.
- Jude Bellingham — midfielder, one yellow card short of a ban.
- Carreras — defender, currently one booking from suspension.
- Fran García — defender, at risk if booked in Munich.
- Antonio Huijsen — defender, also one yellow from suspension.
- Rodrygo — close to a third yellow, but unavailable due to injury.
Why the timing matters
There is only one match left in which these cautions count. UEFA clears the slate after the quarterfinals.
That gives players 90 minutes, or 120 with extra time, to avoid being suspended for a potential semi.
Broader context across Europe
Several other clubs also have players one booking away from suspension. Managers must factor this into selection.
- PSG: Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes.
- Liverpool: Bradley, Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister, Van Dijk.
- Arsenal: Nørgaard, Zubimendi.
- Sporting: Luis Suárez.
- Bayern Munich: Laimer, Neuer, Tah, Upamecano.
- Barcelona: Casado, Cancelo, Fermín López, Gerard Martí, Yamal.
- Atlético Madrid: Almada, Baena, Barrios, Lenglet, Le Normand, Llorente, Ruggeri, G. Simeone.
For Real Madrid, losing any key name would complicate Arbeloa’s plans for the latter stages. The team must first focus on overcoming Bayern in Munich.
Filmogaz.com will monitor developments as the tie unfolds and the yellow-card situation finalizes.
