Opposite, the Merengues went through contrary emotions during a first act where fate seemed to fall on Carlo Ancelotti's players. In the 19th minute, Rodrygo, returning to competition after a muscle injury, sat down, looking defeated. Visibly the victim of a relapse, the Brazilian left the pitch in tears, imitated a few minutes later by his compatriot Eder Militao. Concern quickly grew even greater around the defender, evacuated on a stretcher and who risks missing his team for a long time, already deprived of Dani Carvajal and David Alaba in this sector. Lucas Vazquez was the third to leave his partners prematurely, at the break, after finishing the first 45 minutes on one leg.