In a surprising development, Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti has made changes to Real Madrid’s lineup for their upcoming match against Las Palmas in the third round of the Spanish league. Notably, despite a strong performance in their recent victory over Valladolid at the Bernabeu, Ancelotti has decided to bench a key player for this next game.
In an unexpected decision, Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti has opted to alter Real Madrid’s lineup for their upcoming match against Las Palmas in the Spanish league’s third round. This comes after Real Madrid’s impressive win over Valladolid at the Bernabeu, where substitutes Brahim Diaz and Brazilian Endrick made notable impacts.
According to Spanish network “Relevo,” Ancelotti has chosen to bench Brazilian star Rodrigo. This decision follows the team’s recent attacking performance against Valladolid, which led Ancelotti to reassess his tactical approach. The network also reports that Ancelotti plans to revert to the successful classic 4-4-2 formation, emphasizing defensive solidity and tactical discipline, potentially requiring some players to adjust their usual positions.
Rodrygo is the most notable casualty of this shift, as Ancelotti has chosen to keep him on the bench for this crucial match, opting instead to start Vinicius and Mbappé. The Italian coach appears focused on achieving a better team balance through a more stable tactical approach against Las Palmas. Excluding Rodrygo from the starting lineup may be a strategic move aimed at boosting Mbappé’s performance and helping him regain his scoring form.