Real Madrid believes they have a golden opportunity to get back into LaLiga. With four matches remaining, the gap to the top is only four points and it could be shortened this very Sunday. Ancelotti's team visits Montjuïc to face a Barça in a slump and tired after playing extra time in recent days. Carletto is preparing changes, and one of them has been discovered by José Luis Sánchez, a journalist from El Chiringuito.
Arda Güler in the Starting Line-up in El Clásico
On El Chiringuito's Twitch channel, José Luis Sánchez was blunt: "They tell me that Arda Güler is going to start like in the last match, or the second half against FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final. He has earned the right to start and with him, he can better launch Vinícius and Mbappé."
The journalist from El Chiringuito continued: "Ancelotti has seen it all... but he is very focused on Sunday because he has a chance to cling to a title that seemed far away. If he beats Barcelona, who are not at their best, it's within reach."
Ancelotti's idea is clear: Arda Güler is responding in his new role and has earned the right to start. He hopes to provide more balance in the starting line-up with his presence, freeing up some tasks for Mbappé and Vinícius, and generating more with the ball.
Rodrygo: The One Affected by Arda Güler
Rodrygo Goes has experienced a worrying drop in form at the crucial stage of the season. The Brazilian striker from Real Madrid is not at his best, and Carlo Ancelotti has already made a decision for the upcoming Clásico against FC Barcelona: Rodrygo will be a substitute, and his spot in the starting line-up will be taken by Arda Güler.
The Turkish player has convinced the Italian coach with his recent performances and has been chosen to accompany Vinicius and Mbappé in the attack. Meanwhile, Rodrygo continues to raise doubts. Despite having plenty of opportunities, he hasn't managed to keep the level he showed in previous months, and his offensive contribution has been scarce in key matches.
This drop in performance hasn't gone unnoticed at the club. As Madrid-Barcelona has learned, if an interesting offer arrives in the summer, Real Madrid doesn't rule out his departure. Florentino Pérez would let him go for a figure close to 100 million euros.
Rodrygo is under contract until 2028, but his future is hanging in the air. Everything points to El Clásico being a turning point. Arda Güler is already on his heels.