First Setback in the Final: Mendy Lasts Only 8 Minutes on the Field

Forced change for Carlo Ancelotti in the first minutes of the game:  Ferland Mendy has been injured.

Fran García has just come in to replace him on that left side for Real Madrid.

This great final is now once again affected by the departure of a footballer in just 8 minutes. However, what is most concerning is the fact that a substitution has already been used up prematurely. We'll see how Fran García's entry onto the field works out, as he has a monumental task ahead.

Mendy Breaks Down

The French footballer was the big surprise in the starting 11, as he hadn't played for a while and many expected Fran García to start. However, despite this, Ancelotti's decision was very clear and aimed to give a bit more solidity to the defense with the arrival of the soul.

Nevertheless, in the end, the decision was quite wrong, as coming back from an injury, he didn't last more than 8 minutes. This situation is simply compromising for a Real Madrid that has many problems organizing its defensive play. Now more so with a change that many find absolutely ridiculous, as it was foreseeable.

We'll see how the team reacts with the change and the entry of the Spaniard and see if they have a bit more progression in attack. However, losing an element like Mendy, many would bet that the defense looks even worse.

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'll be 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 from La Cartuja in Seville. We will also follow Carlo Ancelotti's press conference.

All in strict live coverage. We look forward to seeing you!