Ancelotti settles on a surprising substitute against Barcelona in the Clasico

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti received troubling news following an impressive comeback against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. After overcoming a 2-0 deficit to secure a 5-2 victory, star player Rodrygo excelled but unfortunately injured his thigh while netting the third goal and had to exit the game. As a result, Rodrygo will miss the upcoming El Clasico against Barcelona next Saturday due to this injury, which has been officially confirmed after recent medical tests, according to the Spanish newspaper AS.

Ancelotti confirmed Rodrygo’s absence from El Clasico, saying, “Muscle injury. He made a great effort on the third goal. It’s unfortunate, but that’s what happened.” Real Madrid will head into the match without Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz, potentially giving Arda Güler or Endrick the chance to start alongside Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior. Ancelotti might also consider using a fourth midfielder or deploying Jude Bellingham in an attacking role.

The report suggested that Ancelotti aims to provide the Turkish player an opportunity to start in the Clasico to showcase his skills and his place in the team. Güler will need to demonstrate strong character in this crucial match, as it could influence whether he continues with Real Madrid or goes out on loan next summer.