The Santiago Bernabéu would possibly look and sound barely totally different for tonight’s Champions League quarter-final. That is as a result of UEFA has granted Actual Madrid’s request to shut the roof of the 83,186-capacity stadium.
Carlo Ancelotti’s aspect desires to reinforce the ambiance to make the white-bearing supporters louder and extra intimidating. The technique borrows from Manchester Metropolis. The Sky Blues followers roared their workforce to a 4-0 routing of Madrid final season on the Etihad. Semifinal winners Metropolis recorded their triple-winning season, together with the Champions League triumph.
Madrid followers additionally plan to debut a 360-degree pre-match TIFO.
Locked In: Bernabéu’s Roof Closure Elevates UCL Conflict
Madrid performed with the newly enter retractable roof in the course of the Spherical of 16 tie towards RB Leipzig. That sport led to a draw, sending Madrid on to the quarters.
Tonight’s match-up is the third consecutive yr these two European powerhouses face one another. Madrid nicked Madrid within the 2022 semifinals to win the event. Regardless of one other robust dwelling displaying within the first leg of the semifinal final yr on the Bernabéu, Metropolis beat up Madrid to take 5-1 on mixture.
Ancelotti is hoping his aspect play with extra braveness this yr. Antonio Rudiger has warned that the conflict is “private” towards Haaland. There is not any doubt 20-year-old starlet Jude Bellingham is a plus-up in Madrid’s midfield.
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