Real Madrid midfielder at risk of suspension heading into Borussia Dortmund clash

Real Madrid find themselves facing a growing list of injury concerns ahead of their crucial UEFA Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund.

Adding to these worries is the situation with Luka Modric. If the veteran midfielder picks up a yellow card during tonight’s match, he will be suspended for Real Madrid’s next European fixture, a vital tie against AC Milan.

Two yellows in limited time
Modric has seen limited action in the Champions League this season, featuring for only 53 minutes across two matches. He played a brief role in Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Stuttgart, where he received a caution in stoppage time.

In the previous encounter against Lille, which ended in a 0-1 defeat for Madrid, Modric was shown a yellow card in the 81st minute.

With these two bookings already on his record, a third caution against Dortmund would result in an automatic suspension for the AC Milan game.

Troubles for Real Madrid

This potential suspension could come at a difficult time for Real Madrid, as they are already dealing with injuries to key players. Aurelien Tchouameni, who has been instrumental in the midfield, recently sustained a muscle injury.

While he has been named in the squad for the Dortmund match, manager Carlo Ancelotti is likely to be cautious and use him only if absolutely necessary.

Given these circumstances, it seems highly probable that Modric will be in the starting lineup against Borussia Dortmund. His experience and leadership will be crucial in this tricky situation for Real Madrid.

However, the risk of suspension looms large, and Ancelotti may need to manage the Croatian carefully to avoid losing him for the critical clash against AC Milan.

With injuries piling up and Modric walking a tightrope, Real Madrid must tread carefully to ensure they are not left short-handed in their pursuit of Champions League glory.