Real Madrid visits the La Cerámica stadium this Saturday with their sights set on PSG. The whites must not lose concentration because they cannot afford a stumble that makes them lose an advantage over their closest pursuer.
To try to take the three points, Ancelotti would start with the following eleven:
It is one of the positions where there is no room for doubt. The Belgian is one of the fundamental pillars of the team and they are in good shape. He is going straight for his second Zamora Trophy as a madridista.
The right back will be occupied by Dani Carvajal. The one from Leganés is the holder in that position and once he has left Covid and physical problems behind, he will be the one who starts from the beginning. When he goes up the wing, he is one more weapon in attack and gives depth to the team’s game.
Éder Militao is the second player in the squad who has played the most minutes in LaLiga, only behind Courtois. The Brazilian is one of Ancelotti’s trusted players and although he makes mistakes from time to time, he is performing at a high level and has a very powerful aerial game.
Next to Militao will be, as almost always, David Alaba. The Austrian leads the white defense as if he had been doing it all his life and in addition to being a fundamental piece when it comes to getting the ball out, he is one of those central defenders who have no qualms about leaving the area and joining the attack.
First big question. With Mendy injured, Nacho and Marcelo compete for the position of left back. The Brazilian was already a starter the previous day against Granada and has many chances to repeat. However, Nacho should not be ruled out because if Mendy does not make it to the game against PSG, Ancelotti will bet tomorrow on the central defender so that he can play minutes in that position.
Casemiro is already fit and it would be a real surprise if Ancelotti decides to leave him on the bench. The Brazilian is a fixture in his scheme and when he is not on the field, his absence is noticeable.
The German will be in the engine room managing the game. The Villarreal players will have to prevent him from receiving comfortably and giving him time to think. Much of the Madrid game will depend on his inspiration with the ball at his feet.
Next to Kroos will be Luka Modric in the creation of the game. We already know that the Croatian has a unique vision and quality to unclog the game with a single pass. Madrid will need Modric to come into play to stand up to a great team like Villarreal.
The Mallorcan is making more than enough merit to beat Rodrygo in the fight to see who occupies the right wing and to show his goal against Granada. His powerful shot can be decisive when Madrid fails to finish plays in the area.
The most anticipated return of all. The Brazilian did not play against Granada due to suspension and the team noticed the Brazilian’s spark, speed and dribbling. Vini can make a difference and he has to show again why he is a fixture on this team.
The big question is who will complete the starting eleven, Luka Jovic or if, on the contrary, he will bet on Isco again as a false 9. Bearing in mind that the duel against PSG is approaching and that Vinicius is already back in the eleven and can put crosses into the area , the Serbian would be the chosen one.
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