Real Madrid Confidencial Ancelotti's line-up for his last Clásico leaves a confession and a major target
Ancelotti will seek to make an impact in the league with the line-up that was desired
Real Madrid has been preparing all week for this Sunday's match against Barça at Montjuïc. A Clásico that could be decisive for the final outcome of the league this season. Los Merengues aim to win to finish this round just one point behind the lead.
Ancelotti knows he has to set aside all the rumors surrounding his future. He must focus on the Clásico and on trying to secure 3 important points to keep fighting. That's why he presents a reliable line-up, although it is still affected by the absences he has.
In goal, Courtois will try to make the impact to not concede any goals that would bring victory closer. He surely wants to get rid of the thorn from the Copa del Rey and the mistake he made in the 2-2 draw. That is already behind him, and he has the best opportunity to redeem himself with a performance like those he usually delivers.
To help him in this endeavor, he will have a defense that was raising the most doubts. Asencio and Tchouaméni will be the central pair as was more or less expected. On the flanks will be Fran García and Lucas Vázquez due to the absences Ancelotti has.
Ancelotti confirms the big surprise with Arda Güler
One of the great expectations in Real Madrid's line-up was to see what would happen with Arda Güler. The young Turk has captured the spotlight after the good performances he has been delivering. Finally, the predictions come true and the young Turk will start the Clásico with Ancelotti confessing that it was necessary.
Alongside Güler, in the midfield will be Fede Valverde, Bellingham, and Dani Ceballos. The absences in defense force Tchouaméni to play in the center of the defense. Camavinga will not be there either, who was another option they could have considered.
This means that Ancelotti will return to the 4-4-2 formation as in the Copa del Rey final. However, the one staying on the bench this time is Rodrygo, who was already pointed out. The starting forwards at Montjuïc will be Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr.
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