Two weeks before playing against Man City, the drastic decision of Ancelotti vs Almería

Real Madrid is one of the two best teams in the world, at least top 2 along with Manchester City, and for this reason it is in the UEFA Champions League semifinals, against the team led by Pep Guardiola. For this reason, it is surprising to see Real Madrid 11 points below Barcelona.

Now, Real Madrid is playing at the Santiago Bernabéu against Almería, and Carlo Ancelotti decided to change a couple of players who were against Girona, where they lost 4-2. Although he did not say anything, it is understood that the players he sent to the bench are the main culprits for the painful defeat.

This is how Real Madrid came out to play today against Almería: Thibaut Courtois, Lucas Vazquez, Eder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, Camavinga, Daniel Ceballos, Tchouaméni, Toni Kroos, Rodrygo Goes, Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr. On the game vs Girona, Benzema and Lucas did not play.

When will Real Madrid play vs Manchester City?

Real Madrid knows that the tie against Erling Haaland's Manchester City are the two most complicated and important games of the year. This May 9 and May 17, those led by Carlo Ancelotti will play against the best team in the world, and will try to get a ticket to the Champions League final.