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Five Real Madrid stars at risk of missing semi-final if booked against Arsenal

By Scores.wiki Staff · March 25, 2026 at 09:37 PM ET

Real Madrid faces a daunting task ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal following a 0-3 loss in the first leg. The team must overcome this deficit by scoring at least three goals to have a chance at progressing further in the competition. However, they are dealing with selection issues, including the absence of Eduardo Camavinga due to a red card and the risk of key players like Antonio Rudiger, Lucas Vazquez, Luka Modric, Vinicius Jr., and Endrick missing the semi-final if booked in the upcoming match.

Carlo Ancelotti, the Real Madrid coach, also faces suspension if he receives a yellow card. Notably, any yellow card suspensions incurred by players in this match will not carry over to the next season if Real Madrid is eliminated. Additionally, if Madrid advances to the semi-finals, any pending yellow card suspensions will be reset. Despite the challenges, Real Madrid has a history of turning difficult situations around, giving hope that they can deliver a strong performance in the crucial upcoming match at the Santiago Bernabeu.