In just a few hours, the third Clásico of the season will kick off, and given the magnitude of the match, Florentino Pérez has made a special request to the Real Madrid squad.
This marks Real Madrid’s fourth final of the season. Having already secured the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup but having fallen short in the Spanish Super Cup. Los Blancos are aiming to add another trophy to their cabinet. However, their path will not be easy, as they face their arch-rivals, Barcelona. It will be the third Clásico of the campaign, and following the setbacks in Saudi Arabia earlier this year, Real Madrid is determined to avenge their previous defeats.
Carlo Ancelotti is fully aware that his team must perform at their best in all areas to secure the title and earn a significant morale boost one that could be key to his potential continuation as head coach next season.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference, the Italian manager said:
“The team is performing well and is highly motivated. Clásicos are always competitive and difficult, but they’re also enjoyable. We want to deliver a strong performance and win the title.”
However, according to reports from the Spanish outlet ‘‘Defensa Central‘‘, uncertainty remains around parts of Real Madrid’s starting XI—particularly regarding the potential inclusion of Turkish star Arda Güler.
Assistant coach Davide Ancelotti emphasized Güler’s technical abilities, stating that his skill in dribbling and threading passes behind defensive lines could be a decisive factor. This assessment follows an in-depth analysis of Barcelona’s recent La Liga fixture against Mallorca.
Davide added in the final hours before the match:
“His passes behind defenders could be the key to linking up with Vinícius and Kylian,”. Further boosting the likelihood that the talented Turkish midfielder will earn a spot in the starting lineup.