Physical condition is decisive.
Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa has nearly settled on his right-flank lineup for next Wednesday’s second-leg clash at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena in the Champions League quarter-finals.
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According to Madrid-based newspaperMARCA, Arbeloa does not yet consider Dani Carvajal to be fully fit.
Unless there is a late change of heart, the Spanish coach is expected to start Trent Alexander-Arnold against the Bavarians.
Marca stresses that the choice hinges above all on current fitness levels, not on a clear gap in form; recent outings show the pair to be evenly matched, as reflected in their respective minutes on the pitch.
Real Madrid must overturn a 2-1 home loss to Bayern at the Santiago Bernabéu last Tuesday.