Carlo Ancelotti picks expected Real Madrid XI for the Clasico
The Italian coach went with the team that most thought he would for Barcelona's visit
A big day. The Clasico, at the Bernabeu. And as has become tradition, Real Madrid released their line up a long time before the game. Barcelona’s visit has not changed Ancelotti’s plans. He picked a side which was expected.
The one real absence is Thibaut Courtois, with the goalkeeper replaced by Andriy Lunin.
Madrid come into the game second in the league, level on points with Barcelona but behind on goal difference. Neither team has been beaten thus far.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side: Lunin, Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy, Kroos, Modric, Tchouameni, Valverde, Vini Jr, Benzema.
