Carlo Ancelotti is not used to tactical bets. Unsurprisingly, Kylian Mbappé started well at centre-forward in his very first match with Real Madrid, on Wednesday in Warsaw, as part of the European Super Cup against Atalanta. The new superstar of the Casa Blanca, after his departure at the end of his contract from PSG and his presentation worthy of Cristiano Ronaldo at the Bernabéu, the captain of the French team has opened a new chapter in his career and the success of the Merengues also depends on Mbappé’s adaptation to his teammates Vinicius and Jude Bellingham.
Against La Dea, Real Madrid thus set up a 4-3-3 with Rodrygo and Vinicius on the wings. Jude Bellingham thus moved from a number 10 position in a 4-4-2 diamond (which allowed him to score a lot of goals last season) to the left relay position. It was the obvious choice for the Italian staff since the retirement of Toni Kroos and with Federico Valverde’s activity as a right relay. And it is all the more logical with the serious injury of Eduardo Camavinga (victim of a sprained knee, he will return in two months).
Mbappé right winger according to Brand
The Madrid media have however surprised in recent hours with their probable composition of Real for the clash against the winner of the Europa League managed by Gian Piero Gasperini.
As And Brandthe two references of the capital, both proposed a 4-2-3-1 with Jude Bellingham at number 10, but Brand made a very strong impression in its Wednesday edition (the day of the match): Mbappé was positioned as a right winger, leaving the place up front to Rodrygo. An absolutely improbable infographic that recalls the lack of consideration of the Spanish press for the simplest tactical questions.
It should be noted that Carlo Ancelotti and his assistants (including his son Davide) also have in mind a 4-4-2 with Mbappé and Vinicius at the front, thus allowing the Brazilian not to defend on the left. The Spanish and European champions played in this formation for a few minutes during the first half of the UEFA Super Cup, with Rodrygo taking his place as right winger after a few minutes. La Liga begins on Sunday with a trip to Mallorca.
