Real Madrid’s starting XI: No Modric as Ancelotti starts Rodrygo against Arsenal in UCL second leg
News Update April 18, 2025 11:12 AM

Real Madrid named its starting XI for its Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash against Arsenal on Wednesday.

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Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has made two changes with midfielders Luka Modric and Eduardo Camavinga (suspension) going out for Aurelien Tchouameni and Lucas Vasquez.

Madrid is trailing 0-3 after its first leg thrashing at the Emirates Stadium last week and is hoping to pull off another comeback in the competition.

Real Madrid starting XI

Curtois (GK); Lucas, Assistance, Rüdiger, Alaba; Valverde, Surface, Bellingham, Rodrygo; Mbappe, Vini Jr

Bench: Fran Gonzalez, Sergio Mestre, Modric, Arda Guler, Endrick, Vallejo, Fran Garcia, D. Ceallos, Brahim Diaz

Two stunning free kicks from Declan Rice and a volley from Mikel Merino helped Arsenal arrive with a comfortable lead.

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