Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has dropped Anthony Rudiger from the starting line-up to face Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal tie, Sportivationng.com reports.
Rudiger was impressive in the first leg which ended 1-1 in Spain.
He gave Erling Haaland a tough time, denying him the opportunity to punish Real Madrid.
Eder Militao has now been handed a starting shirt to replace the German defender.
Militao missed the first leg due to suspension.
Real Madrid shared the team news on th
eir official Facebook page.
Camavinga also retained his place in the left-back position following his stunning performance in the forst leg.
👕🔢 ¡Vestuario listo para la semifinal!#UCL pic.twitter.com/sUJaPMg1ZG
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) May 17, 2023
The first leg ended 1-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in Spain.
Meanwhile, Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola kept faith with the same line-up which started the first leg.
