Neither Rüdiger nor Tchouameni Against Arsenal: Defense Held Together by a Thread in Champions League

Real Madrid Faces a Serious Defensive Problem Against Arsenal. The Possible Absence of Rüdiger and Tchouameni Leaves the Team with Limited Options in Defense.

Sanction in the Air

UEFA Will Announce Its Decision on Friday Regarding the Case Opened Against Madrid Players. The Celebration After Eliminating Atlético in the Champions League Has Generated Controversy.

Vinicius, Mbappé, and Ceballos Are Also Involved. Their Sanctions Could Be Financial, with Possible Match Suspensions in Case of Recurrence.

Rüdiger, However, Faces a More Delicate Situation. His Gesture Has Been Deemed Threatening and His Participation in London Is in Doubt.

Defense in Shambles

This Uncertainty Is Added to by Tchouameni's Absence, Who Has Been Key in Defense This Season. Without Him, Ancelotti Loses an Important Resource to Cover the Center of Defense.

Militao Is Still Recovering from His Injury. Alaba, Who Has Played Little and Comes from a Complicated Match Against Real Sociedad, Is Set to Start Alongside Asencio, Who Will Have to Prove His Level Again in a High-Stakes Match.

Atlético's Allegations

Atlético Filed Allegations for the Objects Thrown onto the Field in the Derby. In Their Report, They Also Mentioned the Conduct of Madrid Players.

This Led UEFA to Investigate What Happened. The Disciplinary Committee Will Decide If There Are Additional Punishments.

Financial Sanctions Are Certain. However, UEFA Could Impose Sporting Punishments.

Rüdiger Could Receive an Immediate Sanction. This Would Be a Blow for Ancelotti, Who Already Has Defensive Problems.

Arsenal, a Demanding Opponent

Arsenal Arrives in Great Form. Their Attack Is Lethal and Will Look to Take Advantage of Madrid's Absences.

Ancelotti Will Have to Reinvent His Defense. With the Champions League at Stake, the Italian Coach Faces a Huge Challenge.