Real Madrid's Lineup Against Real Sociedad: Endrick and Arda Güler Return
Carlo Ancelotti bets on players like Endrick and Güler in today's Copa del Rey match.
Today at 9:30 p.m. Spanish time, Real Madrid faces Real Sociedad for the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals at the Reale Arena, with the return leg set to take place at the iconic Bernabéu stadium.
Ancelotti has officially announced Real Madrid's starting eleven, which is anticipated to make for thrilling competition.
The lineup for today’s match consists of:
- Lunin
- Áscensio
- Tchouaméni
- Rüdiger
- Fran García
- Camavinga
- Ceballos
- Bellingham
- Arda Güler
- Vinícius Jr.
- Endrick
This match brings both surprise and excitement as Endrick and Arda Güler secure starting positions. These players have seen limited playtime lately, and their selections today stem from both the need for rotation and the absence of the star player, Kylian Mbappé.
Ancelotti spoke to the press before the match, sharing his thoughts on the upcoming clash: "It's always difficult to play against them. They are also in good form. It's going to be very competitive, balanced, and entertaining because Real plays good soccer. We want to maintain our momentum."
He continued to address the challenging schedule impacting all teams: "Considering the absurd schedule we are experiencing, all teams are handling it well. We've played 17 matches over 52 days. When I was playing, we would have had 30 league matches over the entire season. It's incredible."
Ancelotti expressed his own fatigue and the sentiments echoed by players, calling for some necessary rest: "I’m getting tired, and I think you are getting tired too from what I hear and read. You and we need rest."
For fans eager to follow every moment, live updates will be shared on DefensaCentral.com during the match. After the match, there will be live discussions on Defensa Central's YouTube Channel, featuring commentary from regular contributors and on-site connections.
The significance of this semi-final match is clear. Real Madrid is not only eyeing victory but hoping to secure their spot for the return leg at home. With the stakes high and anticipation growing, all eyes will be on the performance of players like Endrick, Arda Güler, and the remainder of the squad against fierce competitors like Real Sociedad.
Fans and pundits alike are excited to see how Ancelotti's selection will play out, and whether the tactic of rotating players results in success for Real Madrid. Todo está preparado para una noche emocionante.