MADRID: Defending champions Real Madrid are poised to clash with Borussia Dortmund in a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League match, a rematch of last season’s final. The game, scheduled for 2:00 a.m., will take place at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, as both teams aim to assert dominance in the league stage of the competition.
According to Thai News Agency, Real Madrid’s coach, Carlo Ancelotti, will face some challenges with key players David Alaba, Brahim Diaz, and Dani Carvajal sidelined due to long-term injuries. Despite the upcoming “El Clasico” against Barcelona, Ancelotti is expected to field a strong lineup. Ferland Mendy is set to replace Fran Garcia, while forwards Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Junior are ready to lead the attack. In the midfield, Federico Valverde, Aurelien Chuameni, and Jude Bellingham are expected to play significant roles.
On the other side, Borussia Dortmund manager Nuri Sahin is relieved with the availability of Pascal Gross and Niklas Sule, though the team is stil
l missing Karim Adeyemi, Julien Duranville, Gio Reina, and Jan Couto due to injuries. Nevertheless, Dortmund will have key players Donyell Malen, Jamie Byno-Gittens, Marcel Sabitzer, and Julian Brandt available, with Sergio Girassi set to lead their offensive efforts.
In addition to this high-profile match, other notable fixtures in the UEFA Champions League tonight include Monaco versus Red Star Belgrade and AC Milan against Club Brugge, both at 11:45 p.m. At 2:00 a.m., Aston Villa will play Bologna, Juventus will face Stuttgart, Paris Saint-Germain will meet PSV, and Arsenal will take on Shakhtar Donetsk.