Their names are Lorenzo Aguado and Diego Aguado, they are not family, but they are colleagues and residents in Madrid. So that they can present themselves in the One two three to the first two protagonists of the afternoon cup in Cartagena. Lorenzo (22 years old) and Aguado (17 years old), as they are called in the sport, experience an authentic Twelfth Night. They make their debut with the Real Madrid first team -as his teammate Asencio did a few months ago, with whom they share the defense this evening- and they do it as starters in the match in which Ancelotti’s men make their debut in this Copa del Rey . Both men had already attended the first team call-up several times.but this will be the first time they wear these boots.
In the case of Laurentback, this will be his first official match, because He has already played two friendly matches. He was one of twelve young players that Ancelotti took with him during the pre-season for a tour of the United States and He played the last minutes of the Classic against Barça and the friendly match against Chelsea.. This is his fifth call-up with the first team and he can already boast of having the Intercontinental Cup under his belt.
Lorenzo (Madrid, 02/19/2002) is a full-back with a lot of offensive presencealthough he conquered Raúl for his good abilities in defense until he became his right central defender to leave the two-way lane to David Jiménez. And he has a goal. Two seasons ago he scored ten goals with Madrid C, with whom he achieved promotion to the Second Federation last season.
Aguado’s jump is bigger. From Juvenile A to the first team. He belongs to the 2007 generation (the Madrid native reaches his majority on February 7). Due to his age he should be in Juvenil B, but last year he started to become strong in Arbeloa’s team.who was captivated by his ball handling, speed and ability to anticipate. Qualities that can make him a top-class central defender.
Aguado is a versatile defender, who established himself as a central defender but also played as a left back. In Valdebebas you see traces of Alaba. “He has huge ball movements, especially long ball movements,” they point out. In November, in just seven days, he received the first call from Ancelotti and Raúl offered him the alternative with Castilla.. In this order. He has already made his debut with the U-19s.
-Those who wait on the bench
In Ancelotti’s squad, three other youngsters are waiting for their opportunity. Goalkeeper Fran González, a first-team regular in the third goalkeeper role, midfielder Chema Andrés and striker Gonzalo. The last one, killer of Castilla with 14 goals This season he already made his debut last season in the match against Cadiz and also played against Granada.
Finally, goalkeeper Sergio Mestre remained in the stands, who usually alternates with Fran González in the role of third goalkeeper. It is good to remember that The Copa del Rey regulations have the particularity of only allowing eleven players on the bench.one less than in the League.
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