Possible eleven of Real Madrid against Shakhtar in Champions

Real Madrid-Shakhtar can mark the future of the group. A home victory would put the Whites one step closer to the round of 16 while a surprise from the Ukrainians could put the group red-hot with two rounds to go. Furthermore, an atypical schedule for the Bernabéu. The match will start at 6:45 p.m.

Ancelotti will have his eleven gala almost fully available. For the wingers he recovers Carvajal and Mendy, substitutes in Elche in the manager’s minute management policy, flanking the Militao-Alaba central pair. The Holy Trinity formed by Casemiro, Modric and Kroos remains in the center of the field and Benzema will return to the top of the attack after resting against Elche.

The main unknown of the eleven is in one of Karim’s companions in attack. On the left Vinicius has become indisputable, while on the right, the absence of Rodrygo (he has a small injury in the biceps femoris in his left leg that will keep him out until the break) opens the position for variants. Ancelotti can choose Asensio, the more natural alternative, or give Hazard a chance in a position in which the Belgian is not entirely comfortable. In addition to the aforementioned Rodrygo, the Italian coach maintains the casualties of Ceballos, Valverde and Bale, to which is also added that of Mariano, who had a nose operation last Sunday after the stomp he received in Elche. The Madrid coach has completed the list of 23 summoned with Toni Fuidias, Miguel Gutiérrez and Blanco.

Possible alignment of Real Madrid against Shakhtar

The possible eleven that Ancelotti can start against Shakhtar is made up of: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Asensio o Hazard, Benzema and Vinicius. At halftime, for the five changes available will be: Lunin, Toni Fuidias, Vallejo, Nacho, Marcelo, Miguel Gutiérrez, Blanco, Camavinga, Lucas Vázquez, Isco, Jovic and Hazard or Asensio.