Deportiva Minera vs Real Madrid: Confirmed Starting Lineup For Copa Del Rey Match
Real Madrid gets its Copa del Rey campaign underway against fourth-tier Deportiva Minera. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti made several changes during a busy week that included the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup on January 9 in Dubai.
With the Whites set to face Mallorca in three days, Ancelotti has made the decision to leave Antonio Rudiger and Thibaut Courtois at home to rest.
He also rests Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., and Jude Bellingham, who are on the bench if needed. Young academy players Lorenzo Aguado and Diego Aguado start in defense.
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Confirmed Starting Lineup:
Goalkeeper: Lunin
Defenders: Lorenzo Aguado, Asencio, Diego Aguado, and Fran García
Midfielders: Valverde, Modric, and Camavinga
Forwards: Brahim Diaz, Arda Güler, and Endrick.
📋✅ Our starting XI!
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Real Madrid Must Be Focused Despite Team Changes
In 2021, after extra time, Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Alcoyano, a third-division team. Los Blancos rested several players in that game but still had a strong team that should have advanced to the next stage.
Top teams can get away with not performing well against lower-league teams, but it can also mean a shocking result. Real Madrid must be vigilant against that, with players not expecting an easy game.
Carlo Ancelotti will have some key players on the bench if Los Blancos encounter any problems during the game.
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Jordan Merritt is a freelance soccer writer who covers Real Madrid CF On SI. He is an obsessive soccer fan and an Arsenal supporter.