Probable Lineups
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Champions League Final Stage.
Missing Players
Schalke
Real Madrid
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
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Julian Draxler | Out | 7.27 | |
Ralf Fährmann | Out | 6.34 | |
Jefferson Farfán | Out | N/A | |
Sead Kolasinac | Out | N/A | |
Leon Goretzka | Out | 6.54 | |
Chinedu Obasi | Out | 6.91 | |
Klaas Jan Huntelaar | Doubtful | 7.04 | |
Fabian Giefer | Doubtful | N/A | |
Sidney Sam | Doubtful | 6.56 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
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James Rodríguez | Out | 7.33 | |
Fábio Coentrão | Out | 7.51 | |
Sami Khedira | Out | 6.52 | |
Sergio Ramos | Out | 7.24 | |
Luka Modric | Out | 7.26 | |
Karim Benzema | Doubtful | 7.58 |
Team News
Schalke
Real Madrid
- Roberto di Matteo has a number of injury problems to contend with ahead of the welcome of the European champions.
- Julian Draxler, Ralf Fahrmann, Jefferson Farfan, Sead Kolasinac, Leon Goretzka and Chinedu Obasi are all sidelined and will miss out here.
- Fabian Giefer, Sidney Sam and Klaas-Jan Hunterlaar are doubts, though the latter could start in place of Kevin-Prince Boateng as the Dutchman serves his domestic ban.
- Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is without a number of key players for the trip to Schalke.
- James Rodriguez, Fabio Coentrao, Sami Khedira, Sergio Ramos and Luka Modric are all sidelined for Los Blancos.
- Ancelotti has confirmed that Pepe is available and start, but Karim Benzema is a doubt having recently come down with the flu, which could see Cristiano Ronaldo spearhead the attack and Jese on the left wing.
Ronaldo, Was that an assist? U just wanted to play 1-2, and Marcelo shot. Uhh lunky.. ;)
Good Win. Schalke didn't create any real opportunities. Great D by Real
@CliffDiamond what about huntelaar and platte chances ?
@Yman Real was easy money -280 so I am happy. When 7 of the 8 shots you take are outside the box I would say you didn't create any chances
@Yman If you wanna call those chances....
Excellent result. Marcelo <3
Varane is simply fantastic. Real does not have to worry about who comes after Pepe. This guy will be theirs for next decade.
@El_Duderino varane can't kill. so...
Was it Schalke playing or Chelsea?
Schalke have worse luck draw in the ucl than Arsenal. The amount of times they have to play RM.
@rafidarts What about City, Bayern and Barca two years in a row
@madridistagunner why are u so concerned abtout Manchester city. ru really a gonner or epl fan is general. If ur fan of every epl team, than its means ur not even seen emirates stadia in real life. Except u watched it on ur tv. A true gonner would not be supporting other domestic rivals except Arsenal. A true gonner may support Bayer Leverkusen, Porto, PSV Eindhover, Real Madrid, Fiorentina, Milan Clubs etc as long as these club are not their domestic rivals. Well sir i have my doubts of u being a real gonner. Plz change ur to Madristas Citizens coz its seems to me ur a Man City fan also.
@madridistagunner why are u so concerned abtout city. ru really a gonner or epl is general. If ur fan of every epl team than its mean u not even seen emirates stadia in real life. Except u watched on ur tv. A true gonner would supporting other rival except Arsenal. A true gonner may support Bayer Leverkusen, Porto, PSV Eindhover, Real Madrid, Fiorentina, Milan Clubs etc as long as these club are not their domestic rivals. Well sir i have my doubts of u being a real gonner.
RDM is no stranger to slaying giants in the UCL, perhaps we'll see him at it once again.
@Cornflake real damrid?
@vampirewerewolf Roberto di Mateo. He was referring to him, and not Madrid. Hence he reason he said "him" and not "they."
@Cornflake what is rdm?
@vampirewerewolf hahaha nice try.
This match will be much harder than it looks for Madrid, I say 2-1, either team could win
This one will be cancelled...
Lucas Silva ♥♥♥ Debut in the starting lineup
it will very likely be a draw... schalke has better defense than last year, especially after they have Nastasic, though their defense still looks weak against a 10-man Bayern, it will be enough to deal with Madrid. Also Schalke is really strong at set-pieces, with Di Matteo's clever approach they could even win this match
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vamos real madrid
Does any body watch Schalke how they been doing till now ?
if a player gets a flu whoscored tags him as Injured....! interesting!
Schalke will stay very strong in defense, so it wouldn`t be easy match for Real who is not in good form in last matches..
2-1 schalke
If there is penalty they can won:)
Haha no way it's 3-0 for Madrid. They might win, but just might. Schalke has better defending than last year.
Hey exti , where art thou?
As for Ronaldo's form. Ronaldo in general rarely has a streak of games without scoring. I personally have witnessed periods where he simply isnt playing quality football but somehow he manages to score. Not scoring is an issue for a player who is mostly famous for that, scoring. However, we are going through a period of the season where Ronaldo usually underperforms. Its between January and February that Ronaldo's form usually makes a small dip just in time for him to rise again for the final stretch of the season. It is true that he is aging and he is losing his blistering pace and speed, but the way he takes care of himself and by slowly shifting to a more central role, he is likely to extend his playing years on the highest level. I don't think that the lack of goals is an early indication of Ronaldo's demise. I believe that he will score again and will probably end the year again with more goals than games played. The game against Schalke might just be a chance to shine again.
@Turan I think ronaldo's physique can catapult him into 5 more years of glorious football at top.
Schalke hasn't really been great lately, nor has Real Madrid. From a pure player to player perspective, Real Madrid have more quality but lately Real Madrid hasn't performed to the level we have gotten used to. Nonetheless logically Real Madrid will control the game and unless they concede first, the game will be more or less dictated by Real Madrid. There should be a few chances by Schalke but mostly Real Madrid and the scoreline will depend on the accuracy of BBC. Expecting Ronaldo and Bale to have a good match, Isco being the star of the show and Marcelo with Carvajal making marauding runs. Schalke 0-1 vs Real Madrid 2-5.
@Turan actually Schalke plays quite well after the winter... comparing to their previous performance...
@Turan I'm very happy pepe is back. Also its chance for jese to beat his demons.
@Turan Benz down with flu , Jese in probably. Saw on Marca.
@commandozap If i am not mistaken Ancelotti declared Pepe fit and ready to start the game. I would expect a starting XI like this: Casillas,Carvajal,Marcelo,Pepe,Varane,Kroos,Isco,Illara/L.Silva,Ronaldo,Bale,Benzema Now if its true and Benzema is ill, then indeed Jese is the one most likely to take his spot in the starting lineup. I guess we will see tonight!
@Turan It has to be jese buddy and tbh if jese is given regular run he might become a 'titular'
Casillas: "It would be a mistake to think we'll win 6-1 again" Reflects our morale , i would be happy with a win no matter how small it is.
Difficult to stay away from my madridista family here. They're fabulous despite the dissension but solidarity.
Who will cause an upset in Europe?
@commandozap i hope its not schalke , di matteo can be crafty and galvanizing at times.
@commandozap Shaktar?
@commandozap Monaco
@Imperial_J Chel$ea against P$G, which club has the biggest sugar daddy.
@What4 you get plastic in your systems if you mention them. Be Careful.
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@Imperial_J Illara can play this weekend. Against Schalke I want to see Lucas Silva, there is no risk because Real Madrid surely wins against this weak team. 0-3 for Real wednesday.
@Schnitzler Illara is very good pacifier and lung-bursting protector. He has a good shot at his feet too , he basically is everywhere , only thing lacking is little confidence , too bad his ladylove wasnt able to build that ? Sometimes you need to fly solo and sacrifice.
3-1 win for RM.
0-3. Lucas Silva certainly plays. Hot player
@Schnitzler His defensive aspects are good but i prefer illara , as he rightly deserve chance where he lost it (@Iduna)
@Imperial_J Illara can play this weekend. Against Schalke I want to see Lucas Silva, there is no risk because Real Madrid surely wins against this weak team. 0-3 for Real wednesday.
@Schnitzler it looks like our new Xabi Alonso
@Realmadridfan He's quicker than Illara and Khedira. Very technical and elegant style. I hope he starts against Schalke, the match is easy for Real Madrid and I want to see him a full match.
CR7>Messi
@karthik.k.k idiot
@karthik.k.k I'm a madrid fan myself , we're lucky to watch these both legends play.
@Imperial_J Cristiano Ronaldo is not a legend. Stop insulting true legends like the original Ronaldo.
@What4 If Cristiano is not an legend , Messi is not even a good player , far from legend.
@karthik.k.k Messi is good too , stop this comparisons.
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