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Maldini Reveals the Only Atlético Player Who Would Be a Starter at Real Madrid

The journalist believes that only one footballer from Simeone's team could be in Ancelotti's starting eleven.

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Alexis Rodríguez

Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid Will Face Each Other in the Champions League Round of 16. This tie is expected to be evenly matched and could be decided by details. The two head-to-head matches so far have ended 1-1.

The First Leg Will Be on March 4 at the Bernabéu and the Second Leg on the 12th at the Metropolitano. This is because Simeone's team performed better in the first phase, thus having this advantage. However, within the merengue entity, they are not afraid of their neighbors in the capital. 

Carlo Ancelotti's Squad Is Quite Motivated for the Decisive Stretch Ahead. Precisely, the team's play has been improving since the second half of the last classic at the Bernabéu. The feelings are positive, and the atmosphere in Valdebebas is one of peace and harmony.

Julio Maldonado, Better Known as Maldini, Has Stated That Only Marcos Llorente Could Be a Starter at Real Madrid. However, he highlights that it would be due to Ancelotti's situation in that position. Fortunately, in a few months, Trent Alexander-Arnold will join, barring a major surprise.

¿SERÍA TITULAR ALGÚN JUGADOR DEL ATLÉTICO EN EL BARCELONA? ¿Y EN EL REAL MADRID?

Happy with Fede Valverde

Fede Valverde Is Versatile and Performs Well in Practically All Positions. With Dani Carvajal's injury, he sometimes plays on the right flank and indeed manages to fulfill the role. Likewise, he performs in the most important matches.

Real Madrid player in action during a match.
Fede Valverde during Real Madrid - Manchester City | Real Madrid Confidencial

For this reason, it's easy to expect Carletto to opt for him again instead of Lucas Vázquez. The Galician fails to convey the necessary confidence to his coach. He serves to play certain matches, but not for those games where a season could be at stake.

Even so, the sports management is eager to strengthen and rejuvenate that right flank. Alexander-Arnold Is the Chosen One, but there is a plan 'B' in case it fails, just as it happened with Mbappé in 2022. Two who are quite liked are Miguel Gutiérrez and Theo Hernández. 

One who is also very much liked is Juanlu Sánchez from Sevilla FC. Despite all these names, Florentino hopes there won't be any setbacks with Arnold.

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