Real Madrid: Three burning questions heading into the Champions League round of 16

By Ben Sundock | Aug 7, 2020

MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Dani Carvajal of Real Madrid battle for the ball with Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Bernabeu on February 26, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) /

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Real Madrid’s goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images) /

Is the form still there?

When Real Madrid steps foot on the pitch tomorrow night in England, it will be the first time in nearly three weeks they have played a match.

City, on the other hand, last played a week after Real had wrapped up the league season. Unlike City, Real Madrid gave their players a week off to vacation and rest up for the UCL meeting. The motivation to get up for a match like this is unnecessary as both sides know what is at stake.

The question here is, can Los Blancos maintain that form they had in league play after a lengthy break and winning the league title?

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Thibaut Courtois was brilliant all season and was even better after the restart in June. The two goals City scored were lucky and from the penalty spot. I have little doubt Courtois can hold the attack at bay.

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