Real Madrid beat Girona convincingly, but the reality is that Carlo Ancelotti was not entirely convinced with a starter We are talking about Tchouaméni, who was again converted to the central defender position. The feeling is not all that good despite having kept a clean sheet, and the Italian has made a clear decision for the match against Atalanta .
After the bad feelings with Tchouaméni as a center-back in Girona, Carlo Ancelotti is clear that a change is necessary for the visit to Bergamo . Rüdiger, the leader of the line, will continue in the center of defense, but he will be joined by the youth team player Raúl Asencio . The decision has been made and Madrid-Barcelona has been able to learn that the Spaniard will start in the Real Madrid eleven against Atalanta.
In this sense, Ancelotti is trying to find the perfect position for Tchouaméni. He is not convincing as a defensive pivot in midfield, but neither is he in defense. For the important Champions League clash next Tuesday, he doesn't want experiments . The best player in the starting eleven is Raúl Asencio, who has been showing this in recent games.
Against Atalanta, Asencio will be part of the starting eleven alongside Rüdiger in the middle of the defense, it has been decided . The idea is that on the wings, both will be joined by Lucas Vázquez and Fran García . The latter will depend on the condition of Ferland Mendy, although everything seems to indicate that he will not be in physical condition for a match of such magnitude in the Champions League.
Real Madrid Can't Afford to Fail: No Carlo Ancelotti Experiments for the Champions League
Real Madrid haven't been up to par in the Champions League so far and Ancelotti is clear that they are now experiencing the minimum . Raúl Asencio will return to the starting eleven in defense, leaving Tchouaméni on the bench. Meanwhile, in attack, the best player in the world, Vinícius Júnior , will return, having recovered from his ailments.
After five games in the top continental competition, Madrid only has six points . These are poor numbers that have placed them in the last position that marks the non-disqualification. In order to continue competing in the Champions League, Ancelotti's men have to try to get as many points as possible in the next games.
Real Madrid have to visit Atalanta and Brest, while they will host Salzburg at home. They can't afford to miss.