Real Madrid Vs. Atletico Madrid Preview: Ancelotti Makes Four Lineup Changes
Head coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid, who leads his club to a victory against Getafe on Thursday, will start four different players in the derby against Atletico Madrid at the Bernabeu.
Given that Girona, the previous surprise leaders, lost to Real Sociedad on Matchday 23, the late Sunday night partidazo in Spain could have a significant impact on the title fight.
With a victory tonight, Ancelotti’s team would go up to four points ahead of the Catalans before their match on February 10, when Los Blancos might clinch the La Liga title with a repetition of their triumph from September 30 at the Montilivi Stadium.
Even still, Ancelotti declined to acknowledge that this week in 2023–2024 is “decisive” given the two enormous home matches that are scheduled for the following six days.
At his pre-match press conference, the Italian stated, “This week is significant, but it’s not crucial.
Before the Champions League resumes, these are crucial league games. To score points, we must make the most of the fact that we play two straight games at home.”
Ancelotti once more starts Andriy Lunin in goal for the opening game of the series, with Ferland Mendy, Nacho, and Dani Carvajal at center back, with Lucas Vazquez remaining in the lineup.
Two significant midfield changes have occurred: Aurelien Tchouameni and Luka Modric have been replaced by Eduardo Camavinga and Toni Kroos, respectively. Fede Valverde and Jude Bellingham round out the midfield trio.
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There are two significant alterations in the midfield: Aurelien Tchouameni and Luka Modric are replaced by Eduardo Camavinga and Toni Kroos. Fede Valverde and Jude Bellingham round out the midfield trio.
Above all, Joselu will not be starting for a second straight game, despite the fact that he scored a brace against Getafe to seal the victory midweek.
Rodrygo replaces the Espanyol loanee, and the Santos academy alumnus teams up with Vinicius Jr. to form an all-Brazilian strike partnership.
Supporters of both sides as well as those who are neutral will be hoping for a spectacle similar to the two thrilling overtime matches that took place in January.
Madrid advanced to the Spanish Super Cup final four and lifted the trophy at FC Barcelona’s expense after winning the first match 5-3.