The Real Madrid is set to play its final match of the year 2024 in just a few moments against FC Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu. Currently third in La Liga, Carlo Ancelotti’s team will aim to secure three crucial points to climb back to second place. The starting eleven has been announced.
Real Madrid’s last La Liga match took place last Saturday against Rayo Vallecano in Vallecas. After enduring a frustrating 3-3 draw, the Madrid side managed to regain their winning form midweek by defeating Pachuca FC in the Intercontinental Club Cup final in Qatar (3-0). Thus, the team will enter this final match of 2024 as world champions under Carlo Ancelotti’s guidance at the Santiago Bernabéu.
For this crucial fixture, the stakes are clear: win to reclaim second place in the table from FC Barcelona, who suffered a bitter disappointment on Saturday night against the Colchoneros. Having led the league for several weeks, Hansi Flick’s side failed to maintain their form through the end of the first half of the season. Facing Atlético Madrid at home, Barça fell to a tough 2-1 defeat and relinquished the top spot to their conquerors. While this result might boost Real Madrid’s morale and rivalry spirit, victory against Sevilla is essential to stay in contention.
Carletto’s bold choices
To achieve this, Carlo Ancelotti will rely on Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo Goes, and Jude Bellingham. Without Vinícius Júnior, who is suspended after picking up a yellow card last weekend against Rayo, the greatest coach in Real Madrid’s history has no choice but to make do with the attacking options at hand. Employing a 4-3-3 formation, the Madrid side will start the game with Thibaut Courtois in goal. In defence, the surprise selection sees Eduardo Camavinga starting at left-back. Despite Ferland Mendy’s return and Fran García’s availability, Ancelotti has once again opted for a bold decision.
Elsewhere, Antonio Rüdiger and Aurélien Tchouaméni will continue as the central defensive pairing in place of Raúl Asensio. On the right side, Lucas Vázquez gets the nod. In midfield, Dani Ceballos, Federico Valverde, and Jude Bellingham take their places, while the attack will feature Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo Goes, and Brahim Díaz to kick off this 18th La Liga matchday.
Here is Real Madrid’s full starting lineup against FC Sevilla:
Courtois – Camavinga, Rüdiger, Tchouaméni, Vázquez – Ceballos, Valverde, Bellingham – Mbappé, Rodrygo, Brahim Díaz.
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