Just now, Real Madrid officially announced the squad for the first leg of the Champions League semifinals against Bayern. Objectively speaking, the two-legged duel against Bayern in the semifinals directly determines the team's results this season, and Real Madrid has no reservations. Thibaut Courtois leads the goalkeeper position, while Lunin and Kepa Arrizabalaga, who have been in excellent form of late, are all on the list. In the face of Bayern's attacking group, the goalkeeper is undoubtedly the key to determining the backline, and Real Madrid is likely to continue to use Lunin as the starter.
This was followed by the backline, with Ferranmendi, Carvajal, Vazquez and Frangarcia at wing-back. For Real Madrid, their full-backs are indeed a bit stretched in terms of personnel at this stage. However, fortunately, Mendy and Carvajal have played well recently, and it should be enough against Bayern. The centre-backs are still familiar with Antonio Rudiger, Militão, Nacho and Alaba. Alaba's presence in the squad is still a bit confusing, as the player has been recovering from a serious injury.
The presence in the squad may have been a mistake on the part of the staff, after all, they mistakenly put Tchouameni in the squad for the second leg in the second leg of the game. After talking about the back line, let's look at the midfield, the midfield can be called the richest position in Real Madrid at this stage. Modric, Kroos, Ceballos, Güller, Bellingham, Tchouameni, Camavinga and Ernesto Valverde were all selected. It is no exaggeration to say that Ancelotti can even put out 2~3 different sets of midfield combinations to play against Bayern, which can be said to have more cards in his hand.
The most important thing is that these midfield stars of Real Madrid have been doing very well recently. The veterans are experienced and playing at a high level, and the likes of Jude Bellingham and Ernesto Valverde are also in hot form. Even Güller, who has suffered many injuries before, has been in full form of scoring goals recently. Against Bayern, it is believed that Carlo Ancelotti should make some fuss in midfield. According to an insider insider.
Carlo Ancelotti is acutely aware that Bayern's midfield is a bit weak at this stage, as some of their main players are in poor form. He has made a targeted arrangement for this, Ancelotti hopes to use the strongest position here to completely break down Bayern's relatively weak position, and the midfield is obviously a breakthrough. Finally, let's look at the forward line, the forward position is almost equivalent to a face card at this stage. They will only include four players per game: Vinicius, Rodrygo, Joselu and Dias. Rodrygo and Vinicius are likely to start separately. The key to deciding the match against Bayern will largely depend on the quality of Real Madrid's attacks on both flanks.
Especially when the first leg goes to Allianz, Real Madrid must find a way to get out of the way. Therefore, Rodrygo and Vinicius have a heavy task to do, and the performance of the two strikers in the counter-attack will put pressure on the Bayern wide defence. Judging from the squad, Real Madrid is relatively wealthy at this stage, except for a few positions that are slightly tight. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has plenty of options at his disposal to help him set up his line-up for the first leg. At the same time, for both teams, the Champions League semi-final clash is the most crucial game of the season. Bayern's only chance of winning the title is in this season's Champions League. Therefore, they will focus on the next confrontation with Real Madrid.
At the same time, for Real Madrid, they have already established a very large points lead in the league and it is only a matter of time before they win the league title. They are now also focused on the Champions League. And considering the other half of the district, Dort and Grand Paris, the overall strength is relatively weaker than them. Therefore, whoever can break through in this half will largely win the final championship. So what do you think will be the direction of the first leg of the Champions League between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid?