Real Madrid vs atlético Madrid
A Look Ahead: Carlo Ancelotti Alters the Starting Lineup for Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid.
Considering that Girona, the previous surprise leaders, lost to Real Sociedad on Matchday, the late Sunday night partidazo in Spain could have a significant impact on the title fight.
Ancelotti's team might move four points clear of the Catalans before their match on February 10, when a rematch of the triumph at the Montilivi Stadium on September 30 could give Los Blancos the La Liga championship. A win this evening would put them ahead of the race.
Still, in spite of the two enormous domestic matches that are scheduled for the following six days, Ancelotti declined to acknowledge that this is a "decisive" week in 2023–2024.
The Italian remarked during his pre-match press conference, "It is a crucial week, but not decisive."
Prior to the Champions League's return, these are crucial league matches. In order to score points, we must make the most of the fact that we have two straight home games.
Ancelotti chooses Andriy Lunin in goal for the first match of the series, continuing to use Lucas Vazquez in the starting lineup along with Dani Carvajal at center back, Nacho, and Ferland Mendy.
There are two significant midfield changes: Aurelien Tchouameni and Luka Modric are replaced by Eduardo Camavinga and Toni Kroos, respectively. Fede Valverde and Jude Bellingham round up the midfield foursome.
Even after scoring a brace against Getafe to secure the victory midweek, Joselu will not be starting for the second straight game up top.
Rodrygo unseats the Espanyol loanee, and Vinicius Jr. and the Santos academy alumnus establish an all-Brazilian attack partnership.
Supporters of both sides and those who are neutral will be hoping for a spectacle similar to the two thrilling overtime matches that took place in January.
Madrid advanced to the Spanish Super Cup final four at FC Barcelona's expense in Riyadh after winning the opening match 5-3.
Then, at the Metropolitano, Atleti defeated their bitter rivals 4–2 in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals to record their second victory at home against them this year.
On September 24, Madrid suffered a 3-1 loss against Ancelotti's team; nonetheless, this setback served as a wake-up call for the team, as Madrid now appears destined to win La Liga.
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