Madrid has returned to training this Thursday morning with the good news of the return leg with Casemiro’s group, who ultimately failed to play the Champions League match at the Etihad. It is still not certain that Ancelotti will give him a minute against Espanyol, although he aims to play in the second half to shoot, but what is certain, Real Madrid itself assures, is that “He will come strong for the second leg against City”.
It’s not all good news. On the other hand, Alaba returns to the starting point. In Manchester, his discomfort in the groin was reproduced and, once again, he will be in doubt until the day before the second leg of the Champions League (Wednesday 4, 9:00 p.m.). The Austrian did start at the Etihad, but had to be replaced at half-time by Nacho.
The morning at the Ciudad Deportiva de Valdebebas was limited to the recovery work done by those who participated in the first leg of the Champions League, which alternated on grass and exercises in the gym. Ancelotti also gets Mariano back, who has options to become available to play against Espanyol. Jovic, for his part, goes slower and still lacks.
Massive rotations are expected next Saturday in the match against Espanyol (16:15). Real Madrid only needs one point to sing the alirón in front of their fans. The device for Cibeles is now ready. Unusual footballers like Vallejo, Marcelo, Isco or Ceballos could have minutes in such a special match, although even more rotations are expected.