Real Madrid will be able to officially secure the championship tomorrow (Saturday, 17:15), when they host Espanyol, for a game in which they need a point to win the title. Carlo Ancelotti will make quite a few changes to give the stars a rest ahead of the rematch against Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final. Real’s championship game, like all Spanish league games, will be broadcast on Channel ONE for HOT subscribers, yes subscribers, Cellcom TV and Partner TV.
Even before the game, Spain are dealing with the Blancos’ upcoming summer and who appears to be the first acquisition of Florentino Perez: Antonio Rodiger. Reports in Europe align with the Chelsea brakeman’s summary at Real, and Marca have published the sums he will earn. The player will receive 9 million euros per season and another 8 million euros as a signing grant. In addition, his agents will pocket a commission of 15 million euros.
Also, the SS opened the morning with Luca Modric on the front pages of the newspaper, with reports that Real have reached a full agreement with the Croatian on his continuation until 2023, with an option for another season. When he decides to retire, the club will offer him to join the professional team.
Back to Real’s upcoming championship game. As mentioned, Ancelotti will perform a wide rotation and those who are expected to get a rest are Karim Benzema, Vinicius Jr., Modric and Thibaut Courtois. The defense will also have many changes, all of which, as mentioned, in order to arrive fresh against City, 4: 3 behind from the first game.
Ancelotti Said ahead of the game and referred to the rotation: “Usually I talk to the players because their opinion is important to me, but I decide. There were not many who said they were tired to be honest. Immediately after the game against City the players are already thinking about Espanyol. The championship? “When the greatest tennis players in the world have a playing point, they get it.” The Italian also confirmed that David Alaba will not be on the squad for the game.
The coach expanded: “We did not think about celebrations, first of all we won. We have a difficult schedule and there is no time for that. “Those who need rest, I allow it, I must prevent them from being injured.” Ancelotti also commented that he is on his way to completing a championship in each of the top five leagues: “I do not consider myself an old man, football has changed than it did 20 years ago. The laws have changed and we have to adapt to it. “
Marca’s estimated squad: Andrei Lunin, Lucas Vasquez, Jose Vayjo, Rafa Marin, Marcelo, Eduardo Camavinga, Danny Sabaios, Isco, Marco Asensio, Gareth Bale and Mariano Diaz.