Which Real Madrid players risk missing UCL second leg vs Bayern Munich if they receive a yellow card?
(Courtesy : LaLiga)
Los Blancos will host the Bundesliga giants in the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League.
This week, Real Madrid will be the centre of attention as they attempt to bounce back after an unexpected 2-1 loss to Mallorca.
In the opening leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, the record European winners will play Bayern Munich on Tuesday. For coach Alvaro Arbeloa, it seems to be a litmus test.
Real Madrid should play freely in the first leg, but there are some things the players need to be aware of, such as needless bookings.
This is due to the fact that at least six Real Madrid players are currently in danger of missing the second leg matchup with Bayern Munich.
Plenty of Madrid stars are in danger of missing the second leg
Kylian Mbappe, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, Dean Huijsen, Vinicius Jr., and Alvaro Carreras are the players in question.
The Champions League’s stringent yellow card regulations, which prohibit a player from participating in a game if they receive three yellow cards, put all of these players at risk of suspension.
Each of these players has already received two yellow cards this UCL season; if they receive a third one on Tuesday, they will not be able to play in the second leg.
This is something the team just cannot afford, especially considering Real Madrid’s current injury crisis. The cumulative yellow cards will be cleaned starting in the semifinals. They would want to avoid making any reservations throughout the quarterfinals.
Until the semifinals, though, none of these players can afford a pointless yellow card. They now run the risk of Real Madrid having few choices in the second leg, which will take place in the hostile Allianz Arena.
List of players who could miss the second leg vs Bayern if they receive a yellow card in the first leg
| Rank | Player |
| 1 | Kylian Mbappe |
| 2 | Vinicius Jr |
| 3 | Jude Bellingham |
| 4 | Tchouameni |
| 5 | Carreras |
| 6 | Huijsen |
How many cumulative yellow cards prevent players from playing in the next game?
Three yellow cards get a player suspended from featuring in the following game. From there, it is an odd number (fifth, seventh).
How many Madrid players have already been booked with two yellow cards in the UCL?
Six Los Blancos players.
Where will Madrid play the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals?
At Allianz Arena.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.