Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti announced the squad list for the 2023/24 Champions League opener against Union Berlin. Undoubtedly, the main absence was Dani Carvajal's absence through injury. On the other hand, Ferland Mendy returned to the squad.
Real Madrid's debut in their favourite competition is just around the corner. Real Madrid will kick off their Champions League campaign against Union Berlin on Wednesday, although they will have to overcome one last setback.
Dani Carvajal was not included in Carlo Ancelotti's squad. He was replaced by Brazilian defender Vinicius Tobias.
The Spanish right-back did not take part in the last training session and the alarm bells quickly went off. Later, at a press conference, Ancelotti himself acknowledged his discomfort and that he is suffering from an overload.
The main novelty is the return of Ferland Mendy, who had been sidelined for several months. Dani Ceballos, who came in for the last game against Real Sociedad, is also in the squad. Youth academy players Canizares and Gonzalo are also in the squad.