The thing in the Spanish capital is whether Real Madrid Copa del Ray can save its season in the final, as they expect rivals to pipe Barcelona in the finals. This manager can also be decisive in the future of Carlo Anseloti, many talked about the last weeks of their tenure.
Therefore the line-up goes to the ancelloty and will be placed under a microscope. After losing 4–0 and 5–2 in the previous two meetings, ancelotti needs to come up with new solutions against Blaugrana. Without Eduardo Kaimvinga, David Alaba, Dani Karvajal and Eder Milito, Anseloti is slightly low in its backline.
Dani Olmo is likely to start her first classico tomorrow. @jbatalla7
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The French was believed to have been due to the left-back that Anseloti had chosen against Lamine Yamal, but after his severe tendon injury, he would be forced to use one of Frank Garcia or Ferland Mendi. Earlier, Italian coach rarely been trusted for big opportunities, but is getting fit, and this season has improved. On the other hand, Mendi returned from a hamstring injury this week, and will rust somewhat. Theoretically, he is more favorable to deal with Barcelona’s attacker quality, however, and an Anseloti trust.
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As MarkAnseloti will go for Mendi. They explain that they have seen enough in training to use them from Mendi, and prefer to choose their experience on Garcia. It resolves a significant doubt in its copa final XI, due to the beginning in the right-back with Fed Wallrde, and a midfield, including Oreelian Tachameni, Jude Belingham and Dani Sebalos.
The remaining suspicion goes to Rodrigo. If the Brazilian attack continues, it would actually mean using him as a wide player in 4-4-2, or will drop Belingham deep into a midfield three. Alternatively, Anseloti may further extend the danger of Bellingham, and combine more control with experienced luxy modrics in midfield.