Preparing for the Champions League – Antonio Rüdiger returns to training with Real Madrid

Real Madrid is set to face Manchester City in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout tie, and there is positive news ahead of the clash.

Details: Antonio Rüdiger has returned to team training and is preparing for the match. Additionally, head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Rüdiger, David Alaba, and Lucas Vázquez will be ready for the decisive fixture against Manchester City. According to Ancelotti, the players' conditions are improving, and they will be available to help the team.

Notably, Real Madrid has been granted permission to review VAR communications from a recent match. On Monday, February 17, the Technical Committee of Referees will host a Madrid delegation to listen to the recordings.

Real Madrid has also budgeted for a Champions League quarterfinal appearance this season. If they fail to progress, the club will suffer financial losses.

Reminder. Real Madrid’s leadership criticized the work of the refereeing team in the match against Espanyol (0:1), pointing out several serious mistakes by the referee. As a result, Madrid filed a complaint with the Royal Spanish Football Federation.