Antonio Rudiger tonight starts for Real Madrid against Manchester City in the Champions League.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side are favourites after Madrid overcame City 3-2 in the first leg, having staged yet another late comeback in this competition.
The European champions have been beset by injuries this season but have recently been handed a boost, with Alaba back on the bench and Rudiger starting.
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Both defenders sat out of the 1-1 draw with Osasuna in which Jude Bellingham was sent off for comments made to the match official.
The England international, however, will be available for Wednesday’s game against the Premier League giants.
Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Valverde, Rudiger, Asencio, Mendy; Tchouameni, Ceballos, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr
Subs: Lunin, Mestre, Alaba, Camavinga, Modric, Guler, Endrick, Vazquez, Vallejo, Garcia, Brahim
Time and date: 8pm GMT on Wednesday 19 February 2025
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
TV channel and live stream: TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate
