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https://x.com/realmadrid/status/1842612896804536767Madrid starting eleven has been released, Mbappe and Vinicius lead the front line using a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, perhaps this is an experimental formation that Ancelotti wants to try, especially to stabilize the attack line by focusing on Mbappe and Vini so that Bellingham will be a shadow striker in the middle because the midfielders are handled by Modric and Valverde. This rotation should be effective because it provides a fuller left and right side without having to compete with Mbappe and Vini.
The absence of Rodrygo's name in the starting line up could be Ancelotti's strategy because Rodrygo could be Ancelotti's trump card when Real Madrid had difficulty scoring goals. However, now Real Madrid has managed to score 1 goal and that is very beneficial for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid's attack line will be tested in this match because the goal productivity of Real Madrid's front players is still inferior to Barcelona's goal productivity until week 9 even though Barcelona will only play the 9th match tomorrow against Deportivo Alaves.
Modric as the team captain and senior player must be able to provide the best service to other players, especially Mbappe and Vini.