A player wearing the Real Madrid jersey points forward with the Real Madrid and Mallorca crests in the background.
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Ancelotti, with half the team K.O., comes up with a competitive line-up against Mallorca.

The white team hosts RCD Mallorca in the match corresponding to LaLiga's matchday 36

Real Madrid faces Mallorca this Wednesday (9:30 p.m.) with the challenging task of keeping motivation in a league that seems already decided. In the Madridist environment, conversations revolve more around the imminent departure of Carlo Ancelotti and the arrival of Xabi Alonso than the remaining matches. Since the clásico, the atmosphere hasn't been the most favorable, and Santiago Bernabéu will act as a judge in this final stretch of the season.

Carlo Ancelotti, already confirmed as the next coach of Brazil, is preparing to bid farewell to Real Madrid. The most decorated coach in the club's history, with 15 titles, leaves with a bittersweet taste due to recent results, although he will receive a tribute befitting his stature. However, the coach still has two more tests before saying goodbye, and the first will be against the Bermellones.

Soccer players celebrating a goal with hugs on the field.
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Additionally, Real Madrid arrives at the match in question with an endless list of absences to which Andriy Lunin and Brahim have been added this morning. Besides Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Rüdiger, Mendy, and Camavinga, Vinícius, Rodrygo, and Lucas will also not be present. Aurélien Tchouaméni was also not included in the squad due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

Real Madrid's line-up against RCD Mallorca

At this point, Thibaut Courtois will be the starting goalkeeper. Additionally, Fran González will be the keeper to take Andriy Lunin's place.

The defensive line will be formed by Fede Valverde on the right flank and Fran García on the left. Jacobo Ramón and Raúl Asencio will be the starting center-backs for the clash against RCD Mallorca.

Carlo Ancelotti will opt for Dani Ceballos and Luka Modric in the midfield. Additionally, Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler will occupy the wings. However, the system could change to a 4-3-3 in which the Briton is positioned as an attacking midfielder.

Finally, Kylian Mbappé and Endrick will be the starting forwards. At certain moments, the Frenchman will also occupy the left wing, taking advantage of Vinícius's absence.

In summary: Courtois; Fede Valverde, Raúl Asencio, Jacobo Ramón, Fran García; Dani Ceballos, Luka Modric, Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler; Kylian Mbappé and Endrick.

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