This Wednesday the Real Madrid visit La Romareda to face the Real Zaragoza. This match corresponds to the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, and the winning team will have a pass for the next round. The French coach already knew what it is to suffer against a club that is in a lower category (Unionists), and in front of the whole team does not plan to go with little girls. This will be the eleven of Real Madrid from Zinedine Zidane:
In goal will be Alphonse Areola. Zidane pledged to his countryman to give him minutes in the Copa del Rey, since in the League it would have fewer opportunities. Courtois He is in an impeccable moment, however, he will have to live this game from the bench. Areola fit somewhat in the previous round of that competition, but was the hero of the duel after stopping a dangerous shot of the Unionists reaching the minutes of discount (at that time went 1-2).
In defense will highlight the return of Carvajal to the eleven holder. This was lost the previous game by accumulation of yellow cards. The central pair will be formed by Ramos and Nacho. Zidane will give minutes of rest to Varane, is a fundamental pillar in the defensive defense. In the left strip it will appear Marceloleaving Mendy on the bench.
The core will build it Fede Valverde (fulfilling the role of Casemiro). The Brazilian needs rest, and Zidane He will give it to him. It will keep you company on the one hand Toni Kroosand on the other James Rodriguez. A center of the field of great quality, it is noted that the French do not trust the Saragossa Not at all. The Copa del Rey It is a competition that the Frenchman wants to obtain for the showcases of the Bernabeu.
The attack squad will form it Brahim on the right wing, leaving astonished Zidane in the minutes he had against Unionists. Jovic He will be in charge of developing the role of center forward. The Serbian battering ram will have another golden opportunity, it will be a key match for him to score. On the left-handed side you will find Vinicius, its most common position and in which it feels best.
The eleven holder of Real Madrid in full will be: Areola; Carvajal, Ramos, Nacho, Marcelo; Kroos, Valverde, James; Brahim, Jovic and Vinicius.