Real Madrid fans are unsure about Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to start Dani Carvajal and Karim Benzema in the FIFA Club World Cup final against Al Hilal on February 11. Both players go straight into the starting XI after returning from injury.
Andriy Lunin starts in goal for Los Blancos. Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, David Alabama and Eduardo Camavinga make up the back four. Toni Kroos, Luka Modrić, Aurelien Tchouameni and Fede Valverde are all in midfield, while Vinicius Jr. Karim Benzema’s partner in attack.
However, fans are furious to see Carvajal start ahead of Nacho. There are few who argued that https://www.sportskeeda.com/team/real-madrid-cf should have had more rest after his injury absence.
Los Blancos beat Al Ahly 4-1 in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup to secure their place in the final of the tournament. Al Hilal, meanwhile, are coming off a 3-2 win against Flamengo.
Here are some reactions from the fans after Ancelotti named the Real Madrid line-up:
Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni claimed that winning the Club World Cup would be a dream come true
During his short stint as a Real Madrid player, Aurelien Tchouameni profiled himself as a top player. Ahead of the Club World Cup final, the Frenchman claimed that winning the tournament would be a dream come true.
He said (via Los Blancos’ official website):
“We want to win every trophy here. Saturday will be an opportunity to add to the incredible trophy cabinet we have and I will do my best to help the team win it. I’m here to win trophies and we have a chance to win another one.”
He added:
“We know their players and if they have reached the final, it is because they are doing a good job. We know it will be a great game against a very tough team. We have to do things right and do our best to win.”
Speaking about the demands of the fans, Tchouameni said:
“The demands and the pressure are huge. My going to Paris was a mistake. I’m still young and it won’t happen again. This club is the best in the world and I have to play at a high level every day.”
Real Madrid have won the competition a record four times and could extend it today.