Carlo Ancelotti has finalized his 20-man squad for Real Madrid’s upcoming match against Real Sociedad on Friday night, a fixture that has been rescheduled 24 hours earlier to allow for extra rest ahead of their crucial Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich.

One notable absence from the squad is Jude Bellingham, who has been dealing with gastroenteritis and missed training on Thursday.

Ancelotti has opted to give him the weekend off to recover fully and be ready for the clash against Bayern Munich.

Ferland Mendy is also sidelined, as confirmed by Ancelotti in his pre-match press conference.

However, there is positive news as Rodrygo Goes has recovered from flu and is available for selection after missing training on Thursday.

A victory at the Reale Arena would extend Real Madrid’s lead at the top of La Liga to 14 points, with Barcelona not playing until Monday.

Ancelotti will be looking for a strong performance from his team to edge closer to securing the league title.

Manchester City’s hopes of retaining the Champions League were dashed by Real Madrid in a thrilling quarter-final at Etihad Stadium that ended in a penalty shootout.

Despite going behind early to Rodrygo’s goal, City dominated the game and equalized through Kevin de Bruyne in the 76th minute. Their relentless attack, however, was met with a resilient defense from Real, who managed to hold on until the end of extra time.

The match was ultimately decided by penalties, with Luka Modric missing Real’s first spot-kick. However, City’s Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic failed to convert, allowing Rudiger to score the winning penalty for Real Madrid.

The defeat ended City’s hopes of securing another treble, as they now shift their focus to the Premier League and FA Cup. They face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday, needing to bounce back quickly from this disappointment.

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“Luis Enrique said that even without the red card PSG would have won anyway and he hopes you will be the coach of Barca for many years, what do you say?” Xavi was asked.

The Barca boss replied in a fiery tone, “I say NO to both.”

Xavi’s disagreement with Enrique’s celebration of PSG’s victory may indicate his dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs at Barcelona, potentially hinting at a departure this summer.

Enrique’s exuberant reaction to PSG’s win, followed by comments boasting about his team’s superiority, contrasts with Xavi’s perspective and may suggest a difference in their visions for the club.

Despite PSG’s convincing win, it’s important to remember that Barcelona had a strong start in the match, leading by two goals at one point.

However, a pivotal moment came when Ronald Araujo’s decision to foul Bradley Barcola shifted the momentum in PSG’s favor, leading to their eventual victory.

PSG’s upcoming semi-final against Dortmund will be an intriguing matchup. During the group stage, Dortmund was unable to defeat PSG, indicating that the upcoming clash could be another challenging encounter for the German team.