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Madrid's "Real" - the team that has delivered the most shots, won the most corners, and collected the most yellow cards in the Champions League quarterfinals, will try to defeat London's "Tottenham" - a team that has fallen into its biggest slump since the end of 2008, as they have failed to win any of their last five matches in all competitions.
Madrid's "Real" - London's "Tottenham"
Madrid's "Santiago Bernabeu" stadium
21:45 (Lithuanian time)
Referee: Felix Broch (Germany)
Broadcast: Viasat Sport Baltic (live)
This highly anticipated match could be less impressive if both teams' technical leaders do not play.
The biggest loss could be one of the best footballers on the planet, Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese player, who has scored 27 goals this season in the Spanish league, was unable to help "Real" in Saturday's match at home against "Sporting Gijon," which ended in a shocking 0-1 win for the visitors.
After this defeat, which ended a streak of 150 unbeaten matches at home for coach Jose Mourinho, "Real's" hopes of winning the national championship practically disappeared. Currently, their fiercest rival, Barcelona, leads by eight points.
Although there is hope that C. Ronaldo will appear on the field, Mourinho admitted that it would be a big risk. Furthermore, it is doubtful whether the coach will have full-back Marcelo and forward Karim Benzema at his disposal.
"Tottenham" coach Harry Redknapp is waiting for the latest news on rising star Gareth Bale's physical condition. The 21-year-old player is one of the most admired members of the English team, displaying impressive speed and technical ball control.
He missed the Premier League match against "Wigan," but will likely be ready to take the field in Madrid. However, it is unclear if this appearance will only come in the second half after a substitution.
Currently, "Tottenham" is in fifth place in the national league and risks losing their spot in the Champions League. Therefore, after eliminating "Milan" in the round of 16, the English team's players are eager to progress as far as possible.
Meanwhile, with Mourinho at the helm, "Real" ended a streak of defeats in the round of 16 since 2004, and will try to justify the fans' hopes of returning to the elite of European club football.
