Carlo Ancelotti is making the necessary changes to his Real Madrid lineup that will face Atletico Madrid on Sunday in the late-night “partidazo,” a match that could have serious ramifications on the title race. Real Madrid are currently hoping to pull ahead of previous surprise leaders Girona in the race for the La Liga crown.
Ancelotti’s team secured a win against Getafe on Thursday, setting the stage for their crosstown derby against Atletico Madrid. With this Sunday night’s game potentially determining their position in the title race, Ancelotti is looking to ensure that his team is well-prepared for the challenge that lay ahead.
Despite the importance of this upcoming week in the 2023/2024 season, Ancelotti refused to label it as “decisive.” He stated that they are crucial league games before resuming the Champions League and emphasized the need to take advantage of playing two matches in a row at home to secure points.
In preparation for the upcoming fixture, Ancelotti has made four significant changes to his lineup. Andriy Lunin will be in goal, with a backline of Ferland Mendy, Nacho, and Dani Carvajal. In midfield, there will be two key changes with Eduardo Camavinga and Toni Kroos coming in, while Jude Bellingham and Fede Valverde complete the quartet. Up top, there will be a switch as well, with Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. forming an all-Brazilian strike duo.
The upcoming derby carries added significance due to the results of previous encounters between the teams. Real Madrid have had mixed fortunes against Atletico Madrid in the recent past, with both sides securing victories in different competitions. Despite suffering a defeat earlier in the season, it seems that Real Madrid are in a strong position to finish the season as La Liga champions.
In conclusion, Ancelotti has carefully chosen his first XI for the upcoming match, aiming to secure a crucial victory against their crosstown rivals. With the potential to pull ahead in the title race, the match against Atletico Madrid is of paramount importance for Real Madrid.
Summery :
– Carlo Ancelotti will make four lineup changes to the Real Madrid team that beat Getafe when facing Atletico Madrid in the derby
– The match could have serious ramifications on the title race
– Ancelotti refuses to accept this is a decisive week despite two important domestic fixtures
– Andriy Lunin will start in goal with Ferland Mendy, Nacho, and Dani Carvajal in the back line
– Eduardo Camavinga and Toni Kroos will come into the midfield, and Joselu will be replaced by Rodrygo in the striking duo with Vinicius Jr.
– The match is highly anticipated after two previous showdowns between the teams earlier in the season.
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