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Some of the main players were actually not deliberately rested by ancelotti, because since before the match started ancelotti had targeted a big win in the match to secure their chances of reaching the final, but several players who were sick and not in good condition forced ancelotti to play some of their reserve players in the match, in my opinion with a 1-0 victory it only makes them have to work hard in the second leg later to secure tickets to the final, so I think it would be a big loss if they failed to do so when they have the chance to do in the first leg actually, indeed they will play at the bernabeu later but do you think real Sociedad has no chance to surprise us later?
Come on guys, anything can happen and we still have to think realistically because even a weak team can still give Madrid a negative result at the bernabeu so far.
I just hope Real Madrid can perform well in the second leg when playing as the host. And in that match it was quite interesting, because one of the Real Madrid players who never missed every match, in the end Valverde had to be absent from this match so that his performance was maintained, because after this match Real Madrid will face a crucial match in La Liga against Real Betis. Moreover, at this time Real Betis is playing quite well, so Real Madrid cannot underestimate them and requires them to prepare their best squad in order to get 3 full points in the match.
With a fairly tight schedule, Real Madrid is required to be able to divide its focus and maintain the performance of its players well. because besides having to fight in the Copa Del Rey and La Liga title winners, they also have to fight in the UCL, Real Madrid will compete for a place with Atletico Madrid to be able to qualify for the next round.