Wed Feb 19 19:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Six Real Madrid Stars Face Suspension Threat Ahead of Crucial City Clash

**Madrid, Spain** – Real Madrid faces a potential crisis ahead of their crucial Champions League second leg clash against Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu. Six key players risk suspension for the potential round of 16 first leg if they receive a yellow card in Wednesday’s match.

Already battling injuries, manager Carlo Ancelotti could be without several key players if Aurélien Tchouaméni, Antonio Rüdiger, Jude Bellingham, and Eduardo Camavinga pick up bookings. The depleted defense would be particularly vulnerable, leaving Ancelotti with limited options should Tchouaméni and Rüdiger be suspended. The midfield would also suffer a significant blow without Bellingham and Camavinga, two crucial components of Real Madrid’s attacking and defensive strategies.

While Luka Modrić and Endrick are less likely to be at risk due to expected limited playing time, the potential loss of the other four players represents a considerable challenge for the reigning Spanish and European champions. Real Madrid holds a slender 2-3 advantage heading into the second leg and needs only a draw to progress to the round of 16, where they could face either Atlético Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen. The possibility of key suspensions adds another layer of complexity to what is already a high-stakes encounter.

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