The next stage of the season will be very crucial and complex for Real Madrid, as the team will face competitors at the highest level. Therefore, Ancelotti will have to rely on his best configurations to ensure that positive results are achieved.
Ancelotti realizes that the formation of 4-3-3 with Rodrigo, Mbabi, Venice, and Bellingham does not give the team the required balance. Midfield players find it difficult to control the match, causing a team performance breakdown.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “Daviesna Central ”, the problem is that if he changes the configuration to 4-4-2 in order to achieve balance, he will have to take out one of the attacking players, which is not dared by Ancelotti, especially with Rodrigo’s impressive level recently.
On the other hand, Venice, Mbabi and Bellingham cannot be compromised in the basic lineup, putting Ancelotti in a difficult position.
The team suffers a lot in defense, and there are problems implementing the play plan. In the upcoming matches, especially in front of Atletico Madrid and Manchester City, there will be an urgent need to improve these aspects, because if the situation continues as it is, things may get much worse.
It is clear that Ancelotti will have to rely on Valverde in the right-back position in big matches, given his speed and strength that helps him deal with the quick wings of competitors.
However, the Italian coach has not yet fully resolved his tactical system, as the wonderful moment of brilliance from Rodrigo at the beginning of 2025 changed many Ancelotti’s plans.
It wouldn’t make sense to keep a player like Rodrigo out of the main lineup in major matches, especially after his great performance in recent matches.
Therefore, Ancelotti is considering continuing to use 4-3-3 so that he can involve all the stars in the basic squad. However, he will have to persuade Venice and Mbabi to provide the required defense support, which is a major challenge in major matches.
One of the factors that have characterized Real Madrid in recent years is the commitment of the team as a whole. This is what the team needs right now, as players have to put the team’s interest above any personal consideration.
If all the stars commit to teamwork and defense together, the team will be able to compete for titles, but if individuality persists, the team will face great difficulty, especially since there are other teams with the same talents but they are more harmonious.
The most important part of the season has now begun, and all titles are in danger. Real Madrid can still win the league, the cup, and the Champions League, but to achieve this the team must change its position and style of play
