Big Star Gets What He Wants

Actual Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti will make modifications to his assault when internet hosting Sevilla on the Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon in Spain.

Vinicius Jr. is suspended for the La Liga fixture which is Los Blancos’ final outing of 2024.

In accordance with stories by the likes of AS, the Brazilian has been granted early holidays to Miami and can return to the Spanish capital on December 30 with a key conflict in opposition to Valencia on the horizon on January 3.

That specific match is a vital sport in hand Madrid has over FC Barcelona, which misplaced 2-1 to Atletico Madrid on Saturday and might fall behind within the title race by as many as 5 – 6 factors within the close to future.

Due to Vinicius being absent, Kylian Mbappe might be placed on his most well-liked left wing as Rodrygo takes the central striker function and Brahim is introduced in on the suitable.

In midfield, Eduardo Camavinga is the pivot behind Jude Bellingham, shock inclusion Dani Ceballos and Fede Valverde whereas there is no such thing as a place for captain Luka Modric within the facet.

That logic continues to use to 2024/2025 breakout star Raul Asencio, who once more has to observe Aurelien Tchouameni in his place from the sidelines.

The defensive midfielder companions Toni Rudiger within the coronary heart of the again line, whereas Fran Garcia is reduce as a result of Ancelotti will go together with a flat again three accomplished by Lucas Vazquez at proper again to assist shield Thibaut Courtois’ objective.

Amid revealing a Christmas want for 2025 on the prematch press convention to preview this tie, Ancelotti confirmed that his males are relishing enjoying in entrance of their followers after plenty of street journeys as of late which incorporates profitable the Intercontinental Cup remaining at Pachuca’s expense in Lusail, Qatar on Wednesday.

“We return to the Bernabeu after many away video games… And to complete the 12 months right here, with our followers, may be very thrilling. We need to finish 2024 properly. Sevilla is an opponent who’re competing properly in each sport, however the goal may be very clear: to finish this 12 months with a victory,” Ancelotti stated.

Actual Madrid Vs. Sevilla Beginning XI: Courtois; Rudiger, Tchouameni, Lucas Vazquez; Camavinga, Bellingham, Ceballos, Valverde; Mbappe, Rodrygo, Brahim