Liverpool and Real Madrid meet this Tuesday (9:00 pm) in a match that amounts to the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League. Anfield will host a match that will be the first leg of a re-run of last year’s final and promises to be an emotional one. The following are the keys to this meeting preview.
1
The white casualties in the midfield
Toni Kroos and Aurelien Tchoaumeni were left out of Ancelotti’s squad because they have not recovered from their respective illnesses. Under normal conditions, they would be starters. Logic dictates that Ceballos and Camavinga will join Modric in the engine room. They have different profiles.
2
The emerging Bajcetic
At 18, the son of the former Celta player carved a niche for himself in Liverpool’s midfield, taking advantage of Thiago’s injury. He has an arrow aimed at him and the rivalry is an opportunity for him to continue to grow. It will be chosen by Spain.
3
The rivalry between Vinicius and Alexander-Arnold
The Brazilian, controversies aside, is sweet. His fight with Alexander-Arnold looks exciting. The Liverpool winger’s attack is better than his defense and facing Vinicius will be a trial by fire
4
The role of Darwin Núñez
The Uruguayan proves to be more effective when he plays on the left wing. In the middle he is uncomfortable because somehow he lacks the meters to exploit his virtues. He had recent discomfort and it remains to be seen if he has definitely forgotten them.
5
Benzema rested
The Frenchman is starring in lights and shadows in recent times. He just wasn’t well physically. Ancelotti gave him a break in Pamplona thinking about this appointment because his tournament is important for this Real Madrid.
Source: La Verdad
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