Picture this – packed Santiago Bernabeu stadium with Real Madrid fighting for the place in the UCL 1/4 finals against the almighty PSG, but the passionate Spanish crowd applauds two opposing players.Albeit it may sound sabbatical, it’s not far from reality as those two are none other than Sergio Ramos and Kylian Mbappe.The front page of L’Equipe today:’Return of the Genius’ pic.twitter.com/KmMudkDJ5t— Robin Bairner (@RBairner) March 9, 2022 One Real Madrid legend, and the other probably next to be adored for his achievements in Los Blancos shirt.The former spent as many as 16 years with the Spanish greats, enjoying tons of success as the team’s captain, before moving to the City of Lights in July 2021.After a dreadful couple of months embellished with injuries, Ramos is finally making his presence in the starting XI and will probably start tonight in front of his until-recent fans.When Sergio Ramos went to grab the armband and then realized he’s not Real Madrid captain anymore 💔(via @PSG_English) pic.twitter.com/mHiGYxDdUt— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) March 9, 2022 Moreover, it’s more than reasonable to expect them not to boo at Mbappe, who’s the next big transfer target of the Spanish club. Although he suffered a minor injury in the last training in France ahead, he’ll probably be a starter. PSG coach Maurizio Pochettino can rely on merciless attacking trio Messi-Mbappe-Neymar and won’t hesitate to use them straight from the kick-off. However, it’s needless to say the Spanish fans are aware of Mbappe’s potential arrival to Santiago Bernabeu in the following months, so they won’t discourage him from making that move.Is it PSG or Don Vito Corleone – Mbappe receives an offer that he will hardly refuseEven a UCL exit doesn’t seem like too big a sacrifice to bring such a superstar to the Royals soon.So, a win-win situation for Madrid, you might say? No, the only win Carlo Ancelotti is aiming for is the dissolution of the Parc des Princes giants. Messi’s presence will be just enough for them to light the fuse.CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – ROUND OF 16Second legTuesdayBayern – Salzburg 7-1 (4-0)/Lewandowski 12 (p), 21 (p), 23, Gnabry 31, Muller 54, 83, Sane 85 – Kjaergaard 71/Liverpool – Inter 0-1 (0-0)/Lautaro 61/Wednesday 23.00: (2.65) Real Madrid (3.40) PSG (2.80)23.00: (1.15) Man.City (9.00) Sporting (22.0)
