Ancelotti Says Rudiger and Alaba Will Be Back for Man City Game

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1 year ago

February 12, 2025

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba will be fit for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League clash against Manchester City next week.

Both defenders missed the first leg at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday due to injury, as well as Madrid’s recent 1-1 draw with Atletico in LaLiga.

Speaking after Madrid’s 3-2 win over City, Ancelotti expressed confidence that the duo would return for the crucial match at the Santiago Bernabeu.

“We need Rudiger and Alaba for the return leg, and I think they will be available,” he said. He also admitted that he was surprised by how much his team was willing to sacrifice to secure the win.

Paul Merson Advises Mikel Arteta Ahead of Sunday’s Match

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1 day ago

March 20, 2026

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Arsenal legend Paul Merson passes message to Mikel Arteta to place Kepa Arrizabalaga as the goalkeeper in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

In a recent interview he shared “Arsenal need to make a big decision whether to go with Kepa Arrizabalaga or David Raya in goal, Kepa has been first-choice in the Carabao Cup, and they should stick with him. It is only fair because he played well and took them to this stage”

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Joleon Lescott Backs Arsenal Ahead of Sporting Clash

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2 days ago

March 20, 2026

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Former Manchester City player, Joleon Lescott shares his prediction on Arsenal FC ahead of their Champions League quarter-final clash.

It can be noted that Arsenal will face Sporting CP in the quarter-finals, while FC Barcelona will take on Atlético Madrid.

“I would not say so just because of the way they defend.

“I think a more compact team like Arsenal, and with the offensive talent that they have, I think will cause Barca a lot of problems because I still think there are frailties in their defensive line.”

He shared that Arsenal has a chance of going far in the competition.