Real Madrid suffered a 5-2 defeat at the hands of Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup and the result will effect various changes on and off the pitch.
Carlo Ancelotti’s team have won two trophies this season already and are second in La Liga, however, they’ve failed to play at the highest level. Real Madrid have failed to impress especially in the big games against Barcelona (twice), Liverpool, AC Milan, and Atletico Madrid.
Latest reports from Mario Cortegana of The Athletic have now claim manager Ancelotti is seriously considering making some tactical changes, for the big games in particular, after the debacle against Barcelona.
Real Madrid started the Super Cup final with four attack-minded players in Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo Goes and Jude Bellingham.
Real Madrid’s players look on with their medals after the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona (Photo by FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)
But the manager and his staff are now seriously considering changing this to find greater balance against opponents that are more challenging.
Real Madrid were on an eight-game unbeaten run prior to the Clasico defeat and Ancelotti’s tactics seems to be working well.
However, Ancelotti and the coaching staff have now come to a decision to avoid going into big games with four attackers and instead have an alternate plan that can provide the team more solidity and balance.
If Ancelotti decide to tweak his formation, Brazilian forward Rodrygo is expected to make way for another player in midfield. The coaching staff values Rodrygo’s defensive work rate and efforts off the ball but it is extremely unlikely that either Vinicius or Mbappe get dropped.
Real Madrid are expected to set up in a 4-4-2.format which would see Federico Valverde move to the right flank and Bellingham to the left.
