Possible alignment of Real Madrid against Athletic in the League

Madrid have the tough task of hosting the team with the least thrashed in the league. Athletic has conceded only 10 goals so far in the championship, a figure that could suggest that it is a predominantly defensive team. However, although the base of their football is in the defensive phase, it is a brave team, which does not hide in its goal but goes to look for the rival. Thus, It is going to be key for the Whites to bring out all their talent and, even more importantly, not be overwhelmed by the rhythm of the game of Marcelino García Toral’s boys.

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For this game Ancelotti is not preparing big changes, but he does think that some players who arrive touched or tired could have a break. The Italian has almost his entire squad healthy (only Ceballos and Bale are off), so you have reliable alternatives in practically all positions.

Possible eleven of Madrid against Athletic

Courtois will be in the goal, This last week due to negative news: despite his impressive 2021, he is not nominated for the The Best award given by FIFA to the best goalkeeper of the year, a debatable decision. Yes he has been among the best for France Football in the fight for the Yashin award. Ahead, Nacho and Militao. The first is one of the changes in the eleven, since it would replace a Alaba headdress that yesterday trained alone in Valdebebas, although he will be on the bench at the Bernabéu. On the sides, Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy.

In between, Kroos and Casemiro seem irreplaceable for Carletto. The one who could have a well-deserved rest is Modric, which has chained a series of games that have worn him down and, at 36 years old, he has to dose it. Instead, Ancelotti’s favorite is Valverde, who would return to the title two months later.

Above, next to the golden duo made up of Vinicius and Benzema, both top scorers of the team this season, there is a gap that will be for Asensio or Lucas Vázquez. The Galician, who has had little prominence in recent meetings, may have his chance. He has the full confidence of the coach. On the other hand, the Spaniard is having a good season, but the goal is resisting him in the last games and this reduces his options.

The eleven would be: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Nacho, Mendy; Casemiro, Valverde, Kroos; Lucas o Asensio, Benzema and Vinicius. On the bench, Ancelotti will have alternatives in all positions: Fuidias, Lunin, Vallejo, Marcelo, Camavinga, Modric, Isco, Rodrygo, Hazard, Lucas or Asensio, Jovic and Mariano.