Six Real Madrid players could miss out on a potential first leg of the Champions League round of 16 if they receive a yellow card against Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The biggest game of Real Madrid's 2024–25 season comes against Manchester City once again. The defending Spanish and European champions host the defending English champions in the second leg of the Champions League knockout phase playoffs. Real Madrid only need a draw to advance to the round of 16 after defeating Manchester City 2–3 in the first leg at the Etihad.
Should Real Madrid punch their ticket to the round of 16, they will face either Atlético Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen. Both teams present a huge challenge for Carlo Ancelotti's injury-ridden squad, but the task could be even more difficult if some of Los Blancos' most important players get suspended for the match.






