Ancelotti 'Chooses' Xabi Alonso and Drops a Key Starter in the Clásico, Decided

Being just 4 points away, Real Madrid continues to fight fervently for LaLiga. Competing each matchday with an out-of-this-world performance, the next game is the Clásico against the historic rival, Barcelona. A match where Carlo Ancelotti has chosen Xabi Alonso and will line up a star who has been dazzling.

According to various sources, Ancelotti will give Arda Güler the starting position during the Clásico. Showing his great level during Real Madrid's recent matches, Güler will finally see the reward for his effort. However, Güler's starting position would leave Rodrygo Goes out of the starting eleven, being a certainly unexpected situation.

With Rodrygo being the undisputed starter for several seasons, this decision by Ancelotti would reflect his current situation.  Dropping his level significantly during this campaign, Carlo Ancelotti will give minutes to an Arda Güler who has proven to be a better player.

Ancelotti's Decision

At just 20 years old, Arda Güler has managed to emerge as an important player for Real Madrid. Having had some problems during this campaign, Güler's recent performances have shown his current level. Associating wonderfully with players like Mbappé, Güler has managed to regain Ancelotti's confidence.

A case contrary to that of Rodrygo Goes, who at 24 years old, is having one of his worst seasons at Real Madrid. Falling behind Vinicius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé in terms of level and numbers, Ancelotti's decision reflects Rodrygo's current situation.

Due to this, and for such an important match as the Clásico against Barcelona, Ancelotti has decided to line up his best players. Güler, who is a player much liked by Xabi Alonso, will have one of his biggest tests during Sunday's match.

The Big Starter Against Barcelona

While Real Madrid has been surpassed by Barcelona during their previous encounters, the circumstances have changed. After being eliminated from the Champions League, Barcelona finds themselves in a bad emotional moment that Real Madrid could take advantage of. The fight for LaLiga, with a few matchdays remaining, is close to finally being defined.