Real Madrid showed roles in dealing with the tough Champions League exit, and even the help of weakened athletic club outfits could stay in the La Liga title battle.
Federico Valverde's outstanding late winner on Sunday night means Madrid's deficit against Barcelona is still four points, but on Wednesday night the champion waited for the championship again while visiting Getafe.
With the end of Copa del Rey looming, Carlo Ancelotti is sure to make the most of his team in the middle of the week, and the gym will be desperate to see Jose Bordalas' figure bringing the title hopeful.
Los Blancos hopes to upgrade the hopes of Getafe against Barcelona's Mallorca Magic on Tuesday, a starting lineup that Ancelotti can deploy under the lights.
GK: Thibaut Courtois- Andriy Lunin is back for tourists, and the Ukrainians hope to start in Saturday's final. Courtois should continue on Wednesday at La Liga XI.
RB: Lucas Vazquez – The experienced defender proved reliable enough this semester to play a more sporadic role in the second half of the season.
CB: Raul Asencio- Ancelotti will surely sort out his centre-back pairing before the finals, but young Asencio may retain his place.
CB: David Alaba – Alaba's outing against Arsenal proved that he entered the Twilight career at the centre-back. Austrians compete to replace Antonio Rudiger on Wednesday. The Germans have played a lot of football lately and will likely retain it in the finals.
LB: Fran Garcia- Ancelotti recently used Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga in the absence of Ferland Mendy. Garcia usually stands out from the bench, but he may find himself in XI before Mendy returns.
CM: Eduardo Camavinga- If he was to play himself into Copa del Rey final XI, Camavinga still had some work to do. The French midfielder started defense on Sunday and should have had a chance to impress from the beginning of Getafe.
CM: Dani Ceballos- The Spanish cunning and ability to retain property is convenient assets in the middle of the park, although Gatff may seize doubts about lack of physical assets.
CM: Federico Valverde- If Ancelotti chooses to rest Aurelien Tchouameni, Sunday's game winner is a necessary addition to the cabin. His best football in the second half of the season was right back.
AM: Brahim Diaz – The Brahmin has been a team player in Madrid this semester and he will certainly run out of it in the middle of the week. Jude Bellingham can be wrapped in cotton wool in the final.
ST: Rodrygo– The latest Spanish report shows that the Brazilian could play on the bench on Saturday, so it is a big game for Rodrygo, who has worked hard to contribute in recent weeks.
ST: Endrick- Kylian Mbappe can return from the suspension, but the French won't take risks due to an ankle injury he suffered last week. If the excellent Vinicius Junior takes the bench on Sunday, expect Endrick to win the rare La Liga start.
