This Saturday night at the Estadio El Montecillo, Real Madrid and Arandina will square off as they look to win the Copa del Rey. A recent close 1-0 victory against Mallorca could instill some confidence in Los Blancos ahead of this cup match.

For this match, Carlo Ancelotti’s team will line up in a 4-2-2-2 configuration, though he may make some alterations to his starting lineup. Joselu, Arda Guler, and Brahim Diaz are anticipated to play from the outset of this match.

4-2-2-2 Actual Madrid’s expected lineup versus Arandina

Defence

For Los Blancos, Kepa Arrizabalaga will play in goal in an effort to maintain a spotless record while traveling. As Ancelotti’s team tries to maintain a strong defensive line throughout the match, Alvaro Carrillo might get the opportunity to shine next to Nacho in the center of the defense.

Lucas Vazquez will start at right back, with Fran Garcia trying to draw attention as the left back on the other side. In the opposing team’s half, they will both be allowed to move forward and express themselves.

For the defensive spots on the bench, Antonio Rudiger will cover.

Midfield

The Madrid giants will use Nico Paz and Dani Ceballos as their holding midfielders as they try to dominate the opposition in the middle of the park.

In the opposition’s half, Ancelotti’s offensive midfielders will be Arda Guler and Luka Modric. For the guests at the top, both of them would have to shoulder the majority of the creative burden.

Federico Valverde and Toni Kroos will sit out the second half of the game in order to conserve their energy for when they might potentially make an impact.

Attack

In the last third, Joselu and Brahim Diaz will lead Real Madrid’s offensive. If Los Blancos want to win this weekend’s Cope del Rey match convincingly, both of them must play at the top of their game.

If the Madrid team needs a goal by then, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, who are listed on the bench, could enter the game to make an impact.