Ancelotti Warns 5 Real Madrid Players Before the Visit to City: 'You're Not Playing...'

Real Madrid is trying to leave behind all the controversies of LaLiga and focus on the Champions League knockout stage. This Tuesday they visit Manchester City at the Etihad in the first leg of the play-offs. They will look to bring back a positive result to finish everything at Santiago Bernabéu.

They have been warned, especially 5 players with whom Ancelotti wanted to have a separate conversation. According to various sources from Valdebebas, he has been very clear with them about what could happen. Meanwhile, they are at risk of suspension and can't receive a yellow card.

"You won't play the return leg if you're booked, you have to be cautious" is the message Ancelotti has conveyed to them. The 5 players at risk are Bellingham, Camavinga, Tchouaméni, Modric, and Endrick. They will have to be careful as they could be very dangerous absences for the whites.

Especially Tchouaméni's absence if neither Rüdiger nor Alaba recover for the return leg. But also Bellingham's, who is an essential player for the team's play. That's why Ancelotti has spoken with them to be mindful in all actions.

Real Madrid Wants to Take Advantage of Manchester City's Current Moment in the Knockout Stage

It is true that a knockout stage against Manchester City is a bomb that no one wanted. The last two champions face off for a spot in the Champions League round of 16. So one of the big favorites will be out of the competition sooner than expected.

At Real Madrid, they know that now is a good time to deliver the final blow to the citizens. Guardiola's team struggled to qualify, with a comeback included against Brugge. And the image they continue to present is not good at all to receive the whites.

This past Saturday, they also had to come from behind to advance in the FA Cup. This time it was against a third-division English team that pushed them to the limit. The feelings are not good for City, and Madrid wants to take advantage of that.