Real Madrid x Barcelona will take place this Thursday, the 2nd, for the King’s Cup, and Rodrygo will be back in Carlo Ancelotti’s team; see details
Real Madrid x barcelona will take place this Thursday, the 2nd, and Rodrygo will return to the squad for the game valid for the semifinal of the King’s Cupi. The confrontation is scheduled to start at 5 pm (Brasília time), and the Merengues will be able to count on the striker for the decisive derby. However, it is still not possible to know if the star will be among the starters or if he will be on the bench as an option.
Last Wednesday, the 1st, Real Madrid released the list of players who were listed for the clash against Barcelona. According to information revealed by the club, the Brazilian recovered from a tear in his left gluteus muscle and returned ahead of schedule. The Merengues did not count on the athlete to return so quickly to the call-up of Carlo Ancelotti.
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The Spanish club did intensive treatment so that the Brazilian was on the field in the match between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The only doubt that remains is about the possibility of the attacker being a starter. If he is able to start in the starting lineup, Carlo Ancelotti would possibly repeat the lineup that thrashed Liverpool at Anfield Road.
Therefore, if Rodrygo is in the starting line-up, the tendency is for him to play a little more centralized. With that, a likely Real Madrid lineup for the game against Barcelona would be: Courtois; Carvajal, Éder Militão, Rüdiger, Alaba (Nacho); Kroos, Modric, Valverde and Rodrygo; Vinícius Jr and Benzema. If he doesn’t play, the tendency is for Asensio or Tchouameni to assume the title in midfield.
It is worth noting that Rodrygo is having his best season since arriving at Real Madrid. The Brazilian has become a sort of 12th player in Carlo Ancelotti’s team and has been part of virtually every game, whether coming on as a second-half substitute or as a starter. So far, the striker has 35 appearances, 10 goals and also seven assists.
Source: sportbuzz
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