Real Madrid Confidencial Ancelotti's Revolution Without Mbappé: The 11 Chosen for Real Madrid - Athletic
Bernabéu Doesn't Allow Mistakes and Ancelotti Knows It, Going Out to Win Against Athletic
Real Madrid wants to turn the page as soon as possible from the Champions League elimination against Arsenal. With the murmurs in the air after the defeat, Ancelotti's team will face Athletic at Bernabéu. Surely from the stands, they will show their discontent with some players.
That's why the line-up could present some surprises, perhaps thinking about avoiding greater evils. However, Ancelotti can't hold anything back either, because La Liga is still in play. After Barça's controversial victory against Celta, only 3 points are enough to stay in the fight.
That's why he doesn't rotate in the goal where Courtois will be back between the posts as expected. The center of the defense also seemed quite clear, although there could be a name in doubt. Finally, it is Raúl Asencio and Antonio Rüdiger who will form the pair in the defense.
In the full-back positions, we had more uncertainties after Ancelotti's decisions against Arsenal. Camavinga returns and does so on the left side, leaving Fran García and Alaba on the bench. On the right, it is finally Fede Valverde who is back in the starting eleven.
Looking for Kylian Mbappé's Replacement and Awaiting Bernabéu's Reaction
In the midfield, there are always more doubts since Ancelotti has several options to set up the line-up. Tchouaméni as a pivot, and as interiors Modric and Ceballos, is the most novel bet. Although it had been speculated that Mbappé's absence could facilitate a change of system.
It should be remembered that Kylian is not only injured but also suspended after his red card. So up front, the pair of strikers will be Rodrygo Goes and Vinicius as last season. It's very likely that the stands at Bernabéu will vent their anger on them.
But the question was whether to fill Mbappé's position with another forward or a midfielder. He could change the scheme to 4-4-2 to play as he did last season. Finally, it is Bellingham who will be at the tip of the diamond, confirming the revolution in the starting eleven.
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