Is Carlo being too risky today?
The Italian coach very rarely gets criticised at Real Madrid for his team selection, but when he does, it’s usually about one thing: rotation.
Ancelotti has gone with what is, given the injuries, an almost full-strength starting XI, with key players such as Bellingham, Rodrygo, Alaba and Kroos all starting.
My question is simple: are these players needed on a day like today?
Real Madrid are through, they’re playing against the bottom team in the group and the calendar is relentless around this time of year.
I don’t want to tempt fate, but an injury today to an important player would be catastrophic… and entirely avoidable.