When Real Madrid hosts Sevilla at the Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon in Spain, head coach Carlo Ancelotti will alter his attacking lineup.
Vinicius Jr. will miss Los Blancos’ final La Liga match due to a suspension.
According to reports by the likes of AS, With a crucial match against Valencia scheduled for January 3, the Brazilian will return to the Spanish capital on December 30 after being allowed early vacation time to Miami.
Madrid has a crucial encounter against FC Barcelona, who fell 2-1 to Atletico Madrid on Saturday and might soon drop as many as five or six points in the fight for the championship.
Due to Vinicius’ absence, Brahim is brought in on the right, Rodrygo takes over as the central striker, and Kylian Mbappe can be placed on his favored left wing.
There is no spot for captain Luka Modric in the starting lineup, and Eduardo Camavinga is the pivot in midfield alongside Jude Bellingham, Fede Valverde, and surprise addition Dani Ceballos.
That reasoning still holds true for 2024–2025 breakout star Raul Asencio, who must once more watch Aurelien Tchouameni from the sidelines in his place.
In order to defend Thibaut Courtois’ goal, Ancelotti will play a flat back three, with Lucas Vazquez at right back, and Fran Garcia is benched. The defensive midfielder partners Toni Rudiger in the center of the back line.
Amid revealing a Christmas wish for 2025 Ancelotti revealed during the pregame press conference to preview this match that his team is enjoying playing in front of their supporters following a number of road trips recently, including winning the Intercontinental Cup final at Pachuca’s expense in Lusail, Qatar on Wednesday.
“After a lot of away games, we’re back at the Bernabeu… And it’s so thrilling to end the year here, with our supporters. We want 2024 to be a great year. Although Sevilla is a formidable opponent who competes well in every match, Ancelotti stated that the goal is very clear: to win this season.
Starting lineup for Real Madrid vs. Sevilla: Courtois; Camavinga, Bellingham, Ceballos, Valverde; Rudiger, Tchouameni, Lucas Vazquez; Mbappe, Rodrygo, Brahim
