On Wednesday, Casemiro returned to Real Madrid for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Manchester City.
With Madrid down 4-3 after an exciting first leg, Casemiro was reintroduced to the midfield alongside Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, and Fede Valverde.
Due to David Alaba’s calf injury, Nacho Fernandez was called into the defense, with Karim Benzema heading the line up front once more.
Kyle Walker made his first appearance since April 13 as right-back for Manchester City, facing Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid.
Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden, and Gabriel Jesus composed Pep Guardiola’s front three, while Joao Cancelo was selected as left-back after missing the first game due to suspension.
Real Madrid is a Spanish football club based in (4-4-2)
oach: Carlo Ancelotti; Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Nacho Fernandez, Ferland Mendy; Fede Valverde, Toni Kroos, Casemiro, Luka Modric; Karim Benzema (capt), Vinicius Junior (ITA)
Manchester City is a Premier League club based in (4-3-3)
Ederson; Kyle Walker, Aymeric Laporte, Ruben Dias (captain), Joao Cancelo; Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne; Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden, Gabriel Jesus; Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne; Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden, Gabriel Jesus
Pep Guardiola is coach (ESP)
Daniele Orsato is the official referee (ITA)
