After 33 rounds, Real Madrid is 15 points ahead of the second-placed Barcelona, and only needs to score 1 more point in the next 5 rounds to lock the La Liga championship this season. In the 34th round of this weekend, Real Madrid will face Espanyol at home, but “Aspen” said that in view of the injury situation in the team and the second round against Manchester City in the middle of next week, Ancelo Tee may opt for a larger rotation.
“Aspen” said that Real Madrid has 5 games to lock the La Liga title, so the second leg of the Champions League semi-final next week is obviously more important. Before the game against Manchester City, Ancelotti’s most important thing is to ensure the health of the main players, so a large rotation is necessary against Espanyol.
It was Alaba who had to truce. The Austrian central defender had a muscle problem and was replaced after only half-time in the first leg against Manchester City. “Aspen News” pointed out that not only will Alaba not be able to play in this round of the league, but the second round of the Champions League next week will also be questioned, and it will not even be finalized until the day of the game.
In addition, the other two central defenders Militao and Nacho were both suspended, and Ancelotti could only choose Vallejo and the guest Mendy partner in the central defender position. Of course, Ancelotti can also count on the promotion of teenager Rafa Marin from the youth team to save the emergency, and Carvajal can also be included in the selection.
Another possibility is for Casemiro to drop back, with the Brazilian midfielder returning to Real Madrid’s training ground on Thursday, a shot in the arm for Real who were without him in the first leg. “Aspen” said Ancelotti should allow Casemiro to get some playing time, but is unlikely to start. In the second round of the Champions League next week, Casemiro will most likely start the game.
The two full-backs will also be the focus of Ancelotti’s rotation, with Vazquez and Marcelo getting the chance to start. In the midfield, Ancelotti will exclude the combination of Camavinga, Valverde and Ceballos, while Modric and Kroos will have the opportunity to rest.
As for the striker, Asensio will be the right winger, Rodrigo will be the left winger, and Benzema will want to play as many games as possible to maintain his form, so he may not be rotated. Bale will also be factored in, and while it is unlikely to start him, the Welshman will get some playing time. Vinicius in “Bears and Horses” will get a chance to rest.
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