Managers can experiment freely during the preseason because there is little at stake. The inflated friendlies provide them with a better sense of the talent they have available and the different lineups they might utilize throughout the season.

So far, Carlo Ancelotti has handled that situation admirably. Over the course of the team’s first three games, the Italian strategist has utilized several systems and even a few marginal players.

The pattern is expected to continue against Juventus tonight, per reports from AS. The coach intends to start against the Old Lady with those players who saw little to no action in El Clasico.

Given that Thibaut Courtois missed the team’s first two preseason games due to injury, one can anticipate him to continue starting.

Antonio Rudiger and Nacho Fernandez are likely to take the place of David Alaba and Eder Militao in the center of defense. Due to Ferland Mendy’s injury, Fran Garcia will start at left-back, and Lucas Vazquez is qualified to start at right-back. Toni Kroos will likely serve as the team’s pivot for the duration of the game, with Luka Modric and Eduardo Camavinga positioned in front of him. While Nico Paz would be an intriguing possibility for Ancelotti in the attacking midfield position, Bellingham’s efforts warrant another start.

The final two roster berths could go to Vinicius Jr. and Joselu. It is challenging to see the squad perform without the former on the field because he is Ancelotti’s go-to player in the final third.

Meanwhile, Joselu will play a key role in converting the opportunities created on the night. The Spaniard is Ancelotti’s greatest chance to improve matters after Real Madrid struggled to put the ball in the back of the net against Barcelona.