Ancelotti Points to Rodrygo, Mbappé Replaces Him at Halftime After a Horrible Night

That Mbappé comes on in the second half is normal. He did it for Rodrygo.

What is not normal is the lamentable performance and attitude of Rodrygo Goes tonight. He is completely singled out and earns his place on the bench.

The Brazilian's entry in the second half is what could represent a completely radical change in the offensive structure. However, looking ahead to the next season, it is clear that his impact is null or so little that one might consider his departure. Something that fans have been demanding for a few months and now it seems it could indeed become a reality.

Rodrygo Expires Today

It is quite clear that the Italian coach's plan with Rodrygo as a starter has not been at all what was desired. In fact, the Brazilian's impact on the attack has been so low that some say they didn't even notice him in the game.

Now, with Mbappé's entry, besides the risk taken by the coach, they will have to try to turn the score around. This with a footballer who has recently been injured and see if he can perform at the level that is expected.

Nevertheless, it remains something completely risky in these last months of competition before the Club World Cup. A competition where even now it is not known if Ancelotti will arrive as the coach. Although seeing the panorama, there doesn't seem to be any other change they can opt for to really change something.

After the Match, Post-Discussion on Defensa Central's YouTube Channel

Remember that you can follow the match in the 'minute by minute' on our website DefensaCentral.com during the game.

Afterwards, we await you live on Defensa Central's YouTube Channel to talk about everything that happens in this match.

We will be with our regular channel collaborators and with Coto Matamoros. We will connect with José Padilla and Damián Castilla live at La Cartuja in Seville. We will also follow Carlo Ancelotti's press conference.

All in strict live coverage.  We await you!