Real Madrid will have plenty of merry memories when they visit Schalke as they continue the defense of the Champions League.
For the two consecutive seasons both team have been drawn togather in the round-of-16.And the first leg will be hosted by Gelsenkirchen, as parallel as it was one year past when the tie ended 6-1 as German hosts had lost on their knees to Spanish Giants Real Madrid.
Timon Wellenreuther-19 year old-Schalke's B team keeper will acr between the poles for Roberto's side as starter Ralf Fährmann And back-up hands Fabian Giefer has not recovered for RM Clash.
Carlos Ancelotti has ommited Martin Ødegaard from the 20-men squad that will travel to Schalke.So, the Norwegian have to extend his wait to get into senior team.
Over the last few Games, Roberto Di Matteo , has chosen to employ 3-5-2 system of playing,means new Signing Matija Nastasic has been used properly after forming a solid partnership with Howedes and Matip.
Di Matteo has a long injury-list to worry about with star performer Julian Draxler,Ralf Fahrmann, Jefferson Farfan, Sead Kolasinac, Leno Goretzka and Obasi.Roberto will be hoping that striker Klaas Huntelaar can find his scoring form against his former club.
The troubles of Real Madrid is not over as likes of Sergio Ramos, James Rodriguez and Modric are still out with injury concern.Meanwhile, Head coach has confirmed that Pepe is fit and he will start alongside CR7 and has given the choice boost with Lucas Silva or Illaramendi - one of the two will start, confirms Ancelotti at a press Conference.
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