Real Madrid wants to turn around its recent poor results, and today it's time to beat Celta de Vigo in Copa del Rey. --
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Copa del Rey is crucial for Carlo Ancelotti if he wants to finish 2025 by winning all six titles at stake. That's why, for this match against Celta de Vigo, after the debacle in Jeddah, Real Madrid's coach has made significant changes. Two players have been clearly affected, and it's evident that the Italian wasn't pleased with what happened last Clásico.
To Problems, Solutions: Carlo Ancelotti is Convinced
It's been four days after the defeat in the Super Cup final. Carlo Ancelotti has had time to analyze the details of the important clash against FC Barcelona. There are many negative aspects to consider, but Real Madrid's coach has focused his attention on two specific players.
One of them is Aurélien Tchouaméni. After his grotesque performance in the center of defense, the Italian has changed his position, returning him to the midfield. Ancelotti believes the Frenchman can be the best defensive pivot in the world if he sets his mind to it and wants to bring him back into the fold. Against Celta, it's a new opportunity for that.
On the table, Tchouaméni knows he has the attention of several major European teams. If things go poorly for him at Real Madrid, Florentino is clear that a change in his position would be necessary. In any case, it's still too early to say, although it's true that the midfielder is constantly in the eye of the storm.
KO against Celta: Rodrygo out of the Line-up
A place where no major changes were expected was in the offensive front, but there has been a significant one. We're talking about Rodrygo Goes's benching against Celta, being the only member of the attacking trio to lose his spot in Copa del Rey. In his place, Brahim Díaz has come in, a player in whom Carlo Ancelotti has great confidence for these competitions.
What seems clear is that Ancelotti takes Copa del Rey very seriously. In this clash against Celta de Vigo, he doesn't want any surprises and has left the youngest players on the bench. This is the case for Güler or Endrick, once again relegated to the bench. These decisions, it seems, haven't pleased Florentino Pérez, who expected more minutes for them.