Real Madrid Confidencial Confirmed Lineups for Real Madrid - Girona: This Is What Ancelotti Is Going With
Ancelotti knows the importance of the match and fields a strong line-up
Real Madrid plays against Girona this Sunday with the urgent need to win. On Saturday, Atlético and Barça took 3 points with controversial refereeing decisions. This compels Ancelotti's team to do the same to stay in the fight for the league.
The Whites arrive with the boost from their performance against Manchester City last Wednesday. However, they know it took a toll and that a tight schedule lies ahead. The Copa del Rey semifinals are played this coming week, with Real Sociedad and Real Madrid going head to head.
However, Ancelotti knows the importance of the match against Girona, which is why he fields a strong starting eleven. Courtois will be in goal, in a defense that has several important changes. Fran García had been rotating with Mendy, with the Frenchman resting and repeating in the starting line-up.
Lucas Vázquez is already recovered from his injury and returns to the starting line-up several weeks later. The big surprise comes with Alaba, who appears alongside Raúl Asencio as center-backs. The pair has consolidated this season as the most reliable option amid injuries.
Rotations in the Attack with Jude Bellingham's Absence as the Main Focus
Bellingham was sent off in the last match against Osasuna where there were several controversies. But the Englishman will miss the next 2 matches, which forces Ancelotti to make changes. Brahim is the footballer who will fill his spot, at least against Girona.
Tchouaméni and Modric will be the other two midfielders, with the return of the Croatian and Fede Valverde resting. The Uruguayan has played everything and would have pushed himself against Manchester City. However, he is a key piece in Carletto's plans as he has been showing.
For the forward line, Mbappé arrives in top form after his hat-trick in the Champions League against Guardiola's team. Vinícius wants to step up at an important moment of the season. And Rodrygo completes the starting eleven in great form as he has shown.
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