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It’s been a few weeks for Florentino Perez.
A battered and bruised ego in the wake of the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony is starting to bounce back in time for Christmas. After one of his superstars, Vinicius Jr., Claimed the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year awardReal Madrid were crowned world champions for the ninth time in Qatar and ended the calendar year at the top of the La Liga table yet.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side are far from perfect this term, but there have been signs of Madrid’s stellar attack clicking in time for the New Year’s slog.
Madrid welcome Kylian Mbappe back to the fold for them Intercontinental Cup Final winBut Ancelotti will have to make more changes at the top for the visit of Sevilla on Sunday. Here’s how Madrid 2024 could line up for their final showdown.
GK: Thibaut Courtois – The Belgian has been a busy boy this term as a result of Madrid’s defensive frailties, and he had to work for his clean sheet in Doha on Wednesday. It’s a shoo-in between the sticks.
RB: Lucas Vazquez – Ancelotti’s experience was on the veteran after Dani Carvajal succumbed to a torn ACL. Madrid do not have many options at right-back, although Raul Asensio could be used in the second half of the season.
CB: Aurelien Choumeni – Dare I say it, Chowmani looks more comfortable at the heart of Madrid’s defense than at the core of their midfield.
CB: Antonio Rudiger – A mainstay from last season and nothing has changed this term. The German is a key presence in the Madrid defence, and will provide plenty of support at left-back against Sevilla’s top scorer, Dodi Luccabaccio.
LB: Fran Garcia – Ferland Mendy could return to the matchday squad on Sunday, but Ancelotti will likely stick with Garca in his XI and hand Mendy some minutes from the bench.
CM: Edward Kamvinga – Returned from Kamavinga an injury And played a big role in Madrid’s midfield in the second half of the season. He should keep his place in the side from Wednesday.
Chief Minister: Federico Valverde – The lung-busting Uruguayan hasn’t had the best season, but he’s a resourceful guy in the engine room. Ancelotti recently confirmed that Valverde will not be used as a right-back, so he will operate from a central midfield position while Vazquez offers support on Sunday.
Chief Minister: Jude Bellingham – The England international endured a fairly muted start to the season, but has been on fire over the last month or so. Bellingham‘s goal streak ended on Wednesday.
RW: Arda Guler – Vinicius Jr.’s suspension opens the door for Guler to get a rare start. Brahim Diaz has shared the Turkish star’s minutes this term, but Guler may get the nod here after recording a pair of assists this term. Controversial 3-3 draw Last weekend with Rayo Vallecano.
ST: Kylian Mbappe – The Frenchman quickly recovered from a muscle injury and was on the scoresheet against Pachuca. Mbappe He has looked sharp in recent appearances, and will be looking to end the year with a bang.
LW: Rodrigo – Rodrigo often reaches another level in Vinny Jr’s absence. This time last year he was Madrid’s star when his compatriot was out injured, and much of his work came from operating on the left.
