Summary
Real Madrid is scheduled to play against Las Palmas today in its LaLiga EA Sports fixture but this duel will come with a slight twist for the team. With Vinicius Jr. having received his first card that makes him miss the next two games, Carlo Ancelotti has had to change his attacking formation. Here is the line-up of the first team for the match; as follows, there has been some major shift throughout the field.
Rodrygo Takes the Left Wing
As for Vinicius, Rodrygo will replace him as the left winger, in which position he had excellent games, as in Vallecas. This change represents a massive blow for Madrid’s tactic on the attack. On the right wing, there is more tireless work with Brahim Díaz in the starting lineup, as he provides real impetus and inspiration.
In the meantime, Kylian Mbappe will remain in the attack top-man and will be supported by other well-selected forwards of Capital Football Club.
Midfield Adjustments
Aurelien Tchouameni has been left out of the squad due to some discomfort in his left leg, so Ancelotti has fielded a double pivot of Federico Valverde and Dani Ceballos. Valverde has the energy and incursion forward, similar to a box-to-box, while Ceballos has creative ability and also strong tackling ability in midfield.
This really allows for easy switching and stability in the middle of the pitch, which is quite important given the shifts upfront.
Defensive and Goalkeeping Formation
In the back line, Fran García will start as a left back, while Ferland Mendy will come to the bench to rest. Lucas Vázquez, left out in midweek in the game against Salzburg, will be back to his preferred right-back position. Antonio Rüdiger steps back into the defense lineup together with the captain, David Alaba, who missed a lot of games.
Thibaut Courtois returns to goal after a brief absence, having been replaced by Andriy Lunin in the cup match against Celta.
Full Real Madrid Lineup
The starting eleven for Real Madrid against Las Palmas is as follows:
- Goalkeeper: Courtois
- Defenders: Lucas Vázquez (RB), Rüdiger (CB), Fran García (LB), Alaba (CB)
- Midfielders: Valverde, Ceballos (Double Pivot), Bellingham
- Forwards: Brahim Díaz (RW), Rodrygo (LW), Mbappé (CF)
Substitutes: Lunin, Fran González, Lorenzo, Vallejo, Jacobo Ramón, Mendy, Chema Andrés, Arda Güler, and Endrick.
Other Absences
Real Madrid will be without Vinicius, Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga, Tchouameni, Dani Carvajal, and Eder Militao for this match. Despite these key absences, the team remains strong, and Ancelotti will rely on his top players to secure an important win.
A victory could also help Real Madrid return to the top of La Liga after Atletico Madrid's slip-up against Leganes.
The tactical challenge faced in Ancelotti’s reign.
Having been forced out of his comfort zone due to the unavailability of Tchouameni and the suspension of some of his key players, Ancelotti’s lineup is clearly one that wants to impose itself. Bellingham, who has made quite a statement, and Valverde will play crucial roles for Madrid today.
Since Real Madrid have been anticipating to come back to the top in La Liga, expectations are high that the new attacking creation and the new link-up between the midfield and attack will show their worth, though the team will be deprived of some of their key men.
This match should be an interesting affair, as Los Blancos will be keen on getting back on the winning ways after a few hiccups in there recent games.
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