Modric and Tchouameni were rested for this game, Kroos was placed in the middle and flanked by Cebalos who stepped up to the position of attacking midfielder with Valverde. I also like seeing Asesncio there because it's a good thing for him not to leave given the chance to play.
I think it's still good enough for Madrid now even though some players have been tried for new positions and some have been rested but this is still a pretty good thing.
Luka Modric really needs to rest in the current match, considering that next week's match Real Madrid must face Villarreal. We know that Real Madrid had a little trouble against Villarreal, they are a formidable squad.
Valverde did play in his position, in previous matches he played on the right wing position, or as a new position. But Valverde can play well in the attacking position. Toni Kroos is the only playmaker, while Valverde will play as a forward despite Asensio.
Yes, I like Marco Asensio, he is a good winger, but at the moment he is rarely playing because he has to be replaced with Valverde and Rodrygo.
It seems to me that Real Madrid are currently short on midfielders noticing that Luka Modric is getting old, and Toni Kroos is also approaching 33 years old. Meanwhile, Aurelien Tchouameni has not been able to organize attacks like Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.
Actually it's just a matter of time I think. regardless of the current condition of Modric and Kroos, the Regeneration carried out by Ancelotti is actually very good. There are Camavinga, Tchouameni and Valverde who are actually one of the good prospects even though right now they still can't be compared to Kroos and Modric but I think they will be able to find their best performance later. It's only a matter of time for these youngsters to develop their match.
By the way, this Madrid victory has made them even more pressing Barcelona at the top, especially with Barcelona unable to secure 3 points in their derby against Espanyol.
It's really unfortunate but I like the results they got.