Real Madrid welcome Braga for the 4th day of the Champions League group stage, this Wednesday (9 p.m.). Here is the expected line-up for the Merengue.
Leader of a group well within its reach, Real Madrid has the opportunity to join Manchester City in the round of 16 of the Champions League this Wednesday evening. For this, Carlo Ancelotti’s team will have to get rid of Braga, in a meeting that they approach with a favorite grandissime costume.
“ It’s important, finishing the group stage would be good, we’ll have to fight for that, we played Braga recently and we know each other well. It’s a good team that comes here to take points. We need as much as possible“, explained Carlo Ancelotti at a press conference.
Still, the Italian technician should perhaps reshape his starting lineup for this meeting. Already because Real Madrid will have to do without several notable elements who are in the infirmary, such as Aurélien Tchouaméni and Dani Ceballos. But also because the sequence of matches should encourage Ancelotti to rotate.
A strong choice from Ancelotti
A strong choice will focus attention: the use of Jude Bellingham. The young English midfielder, who has been making a name for himself since his arrival in Spain, suffered a shoulder injury last weekend. While a shock against Valencia looms, Ancelotti could rest his technical leader this Wednesday, or use him off the bench.
For the rest, other major executives are expected from kick-off, starting with Vinicius Jr or Toni Kroos. Luka Modric should also get minutes in what will look like a mixed eleven.
The expected line-up for Real Madrid : Kepa, Vazquez, Nacho, Alaba, Fran Garcia, Kroos, Camavinga, Valverde, Modric, Rodrygo, Vinicius
