The Merengues are tied with Barcelona at the head of the Liga, the Catalans who did not play after the postponement of their confrontation against Osasuna. Atlético Madrid, third, lost 2-1 in Getafe, Diego Simeone's team now being at a point in the Duo du Clasico.
Each match and each detail are essential at this stage of the campaign, because Carlo Ancelotti seeks to balance his workforce. The management of playing time is essential, Real Madrid fighting on three fronts.
The Italian aims to ensure that no player is too much in demand and he will seek to provide rest periods at key moments despite the risk of losing points.
Fede Valverde takes the floor
The versatile star Fede Valverde is one of those players who enter and leave the team this month due to a muscle problem. Ancelotti closely monitored his contribution to the second match, the Uruguayan continuing to impress in the right rear in the absence of Dani Carvajal.
He should be the captain of the team at AtlĂ©tico Madrid in the middle of the week, the men of Ancelotti leading 2-1 in the round of 16 go to the Champions League against the capital. Valverde had about 25 minutes of play as a replacement against the Rayo and he admitted that the medical staff, “Secret weapon” From the club, working overtime to maximize rest and recovery in a tight calendar.
“We know that Wednesday evening will be the match of the season. We appreciate support, and if we are united, we can do everything ”, According to quotes from Mundo Deportivo.
“I feel good and happy. Mentally, I am very calm. We do what we have to do to recover, with the help of all doctors, physiotherapists and our families at home, to make sure to be in the best possible physical form. »»
