Real Madrid is gearing up to face off against arch-rival FC Barcelona at MetLife Stadium this Saturday in a highly anticipated preseason friendly match. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti has been giving hints about the starting lineup during the team's recent training sessions.
In their previous match against AC Milan, which ended in a 1-0 defeat, Ancelotti introduced Endrick into the lineup as a striker, supported by Brahim Diaz and Arda Guler in the front line. However, Rodrygo is expected to replace Guler for the upcoming match.
Guler, who impressed in the previous game, is likely to feature in central midfield alongside Luka Modric and Dani Ceballos. The defensive lineup is expected to include Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger as center backs, with Fran Garcia and Lucas Vazquez as full-backs. Thibaut Courtois will be guarding the goal.
Notable players like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Dani Carvajal are still on vacation after their performances in the Euros. A surprise addition to the squad is Vinicius Jr., who is likely to start from the bench due to his recent inclusion in the team.
The predicted starting XI for Real Madrid against FC Barcelona is as follows: Courtois; Fran, Rudiger, Militao, Vazquez; Ceballos, Modric, Guler; Rodrygo, Endrick, Brahim.
Real Madrid fans are eagerly awaiting this clash of titans, and the match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the biggest clubs in world football.
