Real Madrid faces a key clash in Butarque in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. Opposite them will be a Leganés that already troubled the whites at the beginning of the season. Ancelotti knows it won't be easy and will have to find solutions in attack to cover two important absences.
Leganés has proven to be an uncomfortable opponent in their stadium. Butarque is preparing for a magical night with the hope of causing an upset. Real Madrid arrives with the obligation to impose their quality and experience, but injuries in the forward line may affect their performance.
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Vinícius Júnior, the great offensive reference
Ancelotti will have to make changes in his line-up to face this commitment. With several important absences, the attack is in the hands of Vinícius Júnior. The Brazilian will be responsible for leading the offensive front in a challenge that promises to be demanding and highly contested.
Accompanying Vinícius will be Rodrygo, who will also have a decisive role. Both will need to take on the responsibility of creating danger against a defense that has shown solidity throughout the season. The absence of two key pieces in the white scheme forces the search for tactical alternatives so that Madrid doesn't lose their offensive power.
Carlo Ancelotti loses his two great stars
The Italian coach has confirmed that he won't be able to count on two of his most important figures for this clash: Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham. These absences will force a rethink of the strategy and the search for effective alternatives in attack. Without them, Real Madrid's offense will depend on the creativity and speed of Vinícius Júnior.
The midfield will also need to take on a greater role, supporting the forwards with runs from the second line. Ancelotti trusts that he can overcome the difficulties and show his best version despite the absences.
Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham are the great absentees in the squad. Both suffer from muscle problems, and the coaching staff has decided not to take risks. The priority is their recovery for the season's commitments, in which Real Madrid needs to count on them at one hundred percent.
Who will be the starter?
The discomfort of Mbappé and Bellingham has completely changed the approach. Without their top stars, Real Madrid will have to find solutions in attack and rely on the quality of the available players. Ancelotti has worked on different variants to compensate for the absences and ensure that Real Madrid remains competitive.
Vinícius and Rodrygo will be the main offensive weapons in Butarque. The white fans hope they step up and demonstrate their class in a challenging match. Securing a place in the semifinals is the goal, and despite the absences, Real Madrid remains the favorite to advance to the semifinals.