Real Madrid will discuss the King's Cup final in Outsider, after losing its two previous confrontations against Barcelona during the 2024-25 season, in a resounding way, with 4-0 and 5-2 scores respectively in the Liga and in the final of the Spanish Supercup. But he hopes that his third meeting at the Cartuja will be the right one, even if for that, Carlo Ancelotti may have to make some changes.
In recent weeks have been very disappointing for Real Madrid, which has lost ground in the Liga title race and was eliminated in an unconvincing manner in the Champions League by Arsenal. There is a good chance that he ends the season without having enriched his record, and if that were the case, Ancelotti would inevitably lose his post.
In summary, for the King Cup final, the only priority of Ancelotti and all the players of Real Madrid is to win it. And according to Diario As, the changes could be many.
Ancelotti will change everything
Ancelotti seriously envisages a return to the 4-4-2 system, which proven itself last season. But if it does it, there is a good chance that Rodrygo Goes be excluded from the workforce, the post of right winger being probably occupied by Federico Valverde or Dani Ceballos.
Towards a tactical revolution?
Ancelotti also questions two other positions: the position of left side and axial medium. The first will be occupied by Eduardo Camavonga or David Alaba, Fran Garcia being little asked during the big games, and if it is the second which is retained, it is more likely that Luka Modric evolves in the center of the field.
In addition, Marca confirmed that Thibaut Courtois will hold for Real Madrid on Saturday. Andriy Lunin was the keeper of Real throughout his career in the King's Cup, but taking into account the uncertainties surrounding his injury, he will not be put in danger, even if he can qualify for the Cartuja.
