Real Madrid begin their Copa del Rey journey in the round of 16 against Mining sports. Ancelotti already knows that these matches can be more difficult than necessary. This is why his eleven was a big unknown since he could only have very few rotations, less than expected.
Actually, during the call, it was surprisingleave Courtois and Rüdiger alone in Madridin addition to the injured. It made it clear that he was finally going to get his chance in goal. the moonwho barely played. The goalkeeper will be able to show Ancelotti that he can have more minutes.
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In defense, it seemed obvious that Raul Asencio He was going to start after his good performances. But the question was who was going to accompany him since neither the German nor Vallejo, who had physical problems, were there. Finally Ancelotti bet on Diego Aguado.
The rest of the defense left us Lucas Vázquez, who will benefit from the rest coming in his place Lorenzo Aguado. And on the left, Mendy played against Valencia last Friday. It therefore also seemed obvious that François García He would be the one to start in the starting lineup.
-A very recognizable midfielder and a front full of enthusiasm
Midfield is perhaps the most recognizable starting line of the eleven presented by Ancelotti. Fede Valverde does not rest not even against Deportiva Minera and he sneaks in as a starter. Next to him is Camavinga and Modric, who did not start against Valencia.
And in attack, two of the players who arouse the most enthusiasm at Real Madrid appear. It is about Endrick and Arda Gulerwho have a great opportunity to show themselves in front of them. Brahim completes the forward line, He is not an undisputed starter but he has also added many minutes.
Ancelotti presents a 3 local players with Asensio who is already part of the first team, but also for himyou, Aguado. Lorenzo and Diego will make their debut under the orders of Carletto with the “big ones”. And all with a Fede Valverde who is an excellent holder and this does not fail for the Italian coach.
