
what’s up with Eden Hazard? The midfielder, who returned on Saturday from an injury that sidelined him last month and played 15 minutes in Real’s win over Elche, will miss the rematch against Atalanta tomorrow (Tuesday, 10pm, 5SPORT) Following another muscle injury, when it is currently unclear how long the absence will last.
Today, at the press conference ahead of the rematch, he addressed Zindin Zidane Again to the Tsar’s condition: “We all want to see him play. But need patience. There are things I can not explain, at the moment he is not in a position to play. We have to wait.”
Additionally Zidane Asked about a possible return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real’s white uniform: “Yes, it could happen. He now plays for another team, he is a player who always scores goals. Let’s see what the future will bring. Does Cristiano have a place in Real? Did I have the opportunity to coach him? “It was very impressive. He is currently at Juventus.”
However, the Blancos will try to finish the job against Atalanta, after beating the team from Bergamo 0-1 on Italian soil two weeks ago, with a dramatic winning goal by Perlan Mandy in the 86th minute.
🛠️⚽ ¡Ultimate details for the @LigadeCampeones!
📍 #RMCity pic.twitter.com/oh4VdeuZZG– Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) March 15, 2021
Whoever did not play in the first game of the match and will be at Zidane’s disposal is Kerim Benzema, Who has since managed to play again in the Spanish league, and scored the equalizer in the derby against Atletico Madrid. The French striker was also worth points last Saturday after leading a reversal against Elche, when he scored a late double.
The outstanding scorer in the Real Madrid squad was also asked about the contract he holds, which expires at the end of next season: “For me the door to extend the contract is open. If the club president wants to renew my contract I will stay here.”
The one who will be absent from the Spanish champions’ squad this time, in addition to the injured Alvaro Odriosola, Mariano Diaz and Casimiro, will not be able to take part in the game following Accumulation of yellow cards. Marcello, on the other hand, is back from injury and will be fit.
Marcelo and Hugo Duro in Madrid squad for Atalanta tomorrow – Casemiro suspended. Decent chance Nacho starts, either as 3rd CB, or at RB. pic.twitter.com/wbAHNFb7rn
– Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) March 15, 2021
On the Italian side, they will hope to astonish the continent and oust the glorious Spanish team. If they succeed in their mission, it will be the third season in a row in which Real Madrid is eliminated in the round of 16. “We are not going for a walk, it is a result that will be difficult to recover from. At least this time we will play 11 against 11.” Said the Italian coach, Jean-Pierre Gasparini, Who saw our player in the first game, Remo Proler, Was sent off in the 17th minute following a red card that would prevent him from taking part in the rematch.
2 days …
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🏟 Alfredo Di Stéfano#UCL pic.twitter.com/Nnf0lVm5Rb– Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) March 14, 2021