A group of soccer players in grey uniforms posing on the field while a reporter holds a microphone in front of the camera.
Edu Aguirre on Real Madrid's starting eleven | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Edu Aguirre Announces It Before Atalanta: Real Madrid, from being Ruled Out to Starter

Ancelotti counts on a key player who will go from being in the stands to being in the first team player eleven

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Borja Díaz

RealMadrid plays in Bergamo a final that no one expected to happen in December. The Champions League results force them to beat Atalanta, a team that will not make things easy. But Ancelotti will count on an unexpected reinforcement, Vinícius Jr., who could even become first team player.

Weeks ago, everyone knew he was out, and his return from injury was expected for the Intercontinental Cup. However, last week Ancelotti already gave the good news about Vinícius. He assured that he would be available to face the Italian team, and EduAguirre now goes one step further.

Two soccer players training on a field, one in an orange bib and the other in a blue and yellow training uniform, while fighting for the ball.
Vinícius and Jesus Fortea training in Valdebebas | Real Madrid Confidencial

The Chiringuito journalist has anticipated that not only will Vinícius be there, but he will also be first team player. Therefore, the Brazilian forward will go from being practically ruled out weeks ago to the eleven. This will allow Carletto to once again have options for the attack of the white team.

It should be remembered that the last game against Girona, all the alarms went off. A was already known, without Vinícius, Rodrygo didn't enter call-up to face the Catalans. And during the game Bellingham withdrew 'injured', although it was all just a scare.

Ancelotti recovers players before the Grand Final in Bergamo

After losing at Liverpool, Real Madrid have no safety net in the Champions League. A top eight finish is practically out of the question, and the goal is to qualify for the playoffs. But to do so, they must not make any more mistakes or else they could be left out of the last 16.

Two soccer players celebrate a goal by hugging each other on the field.
Vinícius and Rodrygo hugging each other in celebration of a goal | RealMadridConfidencial

The match in Bergamo has taken on the appearance of a grand final, at least for the Merengues. Atalanta is not in such a hurry as they arrive in fifth place. They have onlyconcededonegoal in this competition and are one of the teams in the best form.

It is true that Real Madrid already beat them in the European Super Cup final in August. But the season was just beginning and now the dynamics of both teams are very different. That's why the news of Vinícius' return is a great joy for Ancelotti, who has his players back.

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