The Big Surprise Ancelotti Is Preparing for the Sevilla Final: A Dark Horse as Starter

Real Madrid faces FC Barcelona today in the Copa del Rey final. The white team will try to defeat their eternal rival in the third Clásico of the season. So far, they haven't succeeded, but this is the most important one yet.

The mood in Valdebebas is more upbeat after the elimination against Arsenal. Ancelotti has managed to convey the message that they can still achieve a double consisting of LaLiga and the Copa del Rey. The fact that the season is good depends on beating Barça in these two competitions.

The Italian coach has several doubts regarding the line-up he will field tomorrow. One of them concerns the left-back position. Ferland Mendy has been drafted after being injured for so long and has options to play.

At this point, no one rules out the Frenchman from starting. Carletto considers him the best in his position when it comes to defensive aspects and may lean toward him. Additionally, it should be noted that the player in that position will be responsible for defending Lamine Yamal.

Therefore, it's feasible that the man from Reggiolo, if he gets the medical clearance, might choose to start him. The other option would be Fran García or even David Alaba, as he did in the Champions League tie against Arsenal.

More Than a Copa del Rey

The feeling within the institution is that more than a Copa del Rey is at stake. The coaching staff and the squad believe that if they can win this trophy, Barça might start having doubts. It might even make the final stretch of the season quite long for them.

We'll have to see what ends up happening at La Cartuja. Within the Madrid institution, there's widespread annoyance over what De Burgos Bengoechea and González Fuertes said. However, despite all the rumors, the final will be played as planned.