Real Madrid fans launched a fierce attack against UEFA after announcing the ideal formation for the first leg of the round of 16 in the Champions League.
The formation included only one player from the royal club, Rodrygo, who scored the first goal in the Atletico Madrid match, which ended with a 2-1 victory for the Merengue.
Real Madrid fans considered it unfair that Brahim Diaz was not present despite his brilliance and scoring the winning goal, as well as Fede Valverde with his fantastic performance in the right-back position.
UEFA preferred to include Julian Timber at right-back and Martin Odegaard in midfield, given Arsenal’s record 7-1 win over PSV Eindhoven.
From Barcelona, Rafinha, who scored the winning goal against Benfica, and the brilliant Pedri were in midfield, with Alisson Becker relied upon as goalkeeper after his historic performance at the Parc des Princes.
Raul Asensio may also have been wronged by not being in the squad, especially since UEFA chose Emre Can and Benjamin Pavard instead.
The ideal formation for the best in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League 2025
