In the Champions League semi-final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, Raphael Varane secured his starting position in central defense for Real Madrid. The Martinican player had an impressive campaign in the Champions League, particularly during the double confrontation against Manchester United in the round of 16. However, Karim Benzema, the Franco-Algerian striker, started the match on the substitutes’ bench. Michael Essien, the Ghanaian midfielder, did not make the trip due to being considered physically unfit.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: THE AFROS TO FOLLOW IN THE DORTMUND-REAL CLASH
