Spanish giants Real Madrid will face German outfit Schalke 04 in Champions League round of 16 second leg tonight at Santiago Bernabeu.
Kick-off: 19:45 GMT
Date: Tuesday, 10-March-2015
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Referee: Damir Skomina (Slovenia)
Possible Line-ups:
Team News:
Real Madrid
- James Rodriguez and Sergio Ramos remain the only players to concern with. However, Ramos could return to action.
- While boss Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Luka Modric will not start this game.
- The Italian boss is unlikely to change his side despite of losing La Liga game against Athletic Club.
Schalke 04
- Roberto di Matteo has so much to worry aobut. More than four players are out.
- Kevin-Prince Boateng is suspended for this game while key players Julian Draxler, Jefferson Farfan and Ralf Fahrmann are out for this game.
- Joel Matip, Leon Goretzka and Sead Kolasinac are doubtful for this clash.
Stats:
- Real Madrid have won their last three games against Schalke 04.
- Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last 16 Champions League home games.
- The Los Blancos have kept seven clean sheets in their last 12 home wins in Champions League.
- Schalke 04 have won only one of their last six Champions League away games.
Prediction:
Real Madrid 3 – 1 Schalke 04, Cristiano Ronaldo on the scoresheet.
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