This time, the real Madrid no longer has the choice. At the foot of the wall, the reigning champion must absolutely win in Barcelona to relaunch himself in Liga and hope to keep his crown.
In case of success in this clasico this Sunday (kick -off at 4:15 p.m.), Carlo Ancelotti's training would return to a small point from his biggest rival, to matches of the end. Otherwise, it would be relegated to 7 units from Barça and certainly definitively distant.
Kylian Mbappé will still be eagerly awaited.
With an infirmary still garnished, Carlo Ancelotti must make strong choices. Always deprived of Ferland Mendy on the left side, the Italian technician should align Fran Garcia, while Aurélien Tchouaméni is called upon to further retreat in central defense with the young Raúl Asencio To replace Rüdiger. Fede Valverde could complete this defensive line.
The return of the 4 galactics or a more prudent plan
In the midfield, Ancelotti could take a major risk by associating the veteran Luka Modric, who no longer shows all the guarantees in the big games, in Dani Ceballos. But it is the attack that is still at the center of all attention.
Deprived of Rodrygo last weekend, will Carlo Ancelotti relaunch the Brazilian? It would be a major risk at the start, as the alignment of the 4 galactics showed its limits in important meetings. Arda Güler, who scored points, could start in Catalonia alongside Jude Bellingham. Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius are expected in front.
The expected composition for Real Madrid : Courtois – Valverde, Tchouameni, Raúl Asencio, Fran García – Dani Ceballos, Modrić – Arda Güler, Bellingham, Vinícius – Mbappé.
