real Madrid Fans are delighted to see Arda Guler named as their replacement uefa champions league match Manchester City. The two teams are scheduled to face off on Wednesday, December 10, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

Xabi Alonso made four changes to the starting XI that suffered a 2-0 defeat at Celta Vigo on Sunday. Rudiger returns to the team after Ed Militao was forced off with a serious hamstring injury against Vigo. Dani Ceballos made his second start in the Champions League this season and Guler was named as a substitute.

Kylian Mbappe was surprisingly named as a substitute, with Gonzalo Garcia leading Real Madrid’s defence, while fringe player Rodrygo also got the nod from the start, partnering Vinicius Junior on the flanks.

amidst all the changes, white people Supporters were particularly pleased with the decision to leave Guhler out of the starting XI. The Turkish prodigy has been the mainstay of Alonso’s team and has started 21 games for the Whites in all competitions this season.

Reacting to the lineup, fans welcomed X, with one writing:

“No Gule, thank you XABIER 😭😭❤️❤️.”

Another netizen tweeted:

“Arda Guler not starting this game was the best thing I’ve seen since Xavi Alonso came here. Even though we lost, I’m still happy he didn’t start that fraud.”

A third added:

“Ceballos>Guler is the right call to make Jude taller.”

A fan chimed in:

“Without Guler, easy win.”

‘We know it’s a big challenge’ – Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso on facing Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City

Xabi Alonso admits Manchester City are a “tough opponent” as he says the Etihad have strengthened their squad with new signings.

Tonight’s game will be the 15th meeting between Real Madrid and Manchester City in the Champions League and the first coaching showdown between Alonso and Guardiola.

Before the start of the game, Alonso tell reporters:

“We have to face this situation, not just me, but players and fans all over the world know this. We have faced Manchester City many times in recent years. We know it is a big challenge. I now see this as an opportunity.”

He added:

“This is Pep’s team, they have been at the club for eight years and have gone through different phases and different teams. It has evolved. This year they have brought in new players and important players have left. We know what to expect; they will certainly be a difficult opponent.”

Before this game, Real Madrid ranked sixth in the league stage and Manchester City ranked 12th.