Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has officially released his 23-man squad ahead of the highly anticipated Copa del Rey final clash against arch-rivals Barcelona on Saturday night.
The blockbuster El Clásico showdown will be held at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, with kick-off scheduled for 9 PM Nigerian time.
Both teams come into the final on the back of 1-0 victories in their respective league matches — Real Madrid edged past Getafe, while Barcelona beat Mallorca.
Ancelotti’s Squad: Mbappe, Bellingham & Vini Jr. Lead the Attack
Ancelotti has named a strong squad featuring world-class talents including Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr., Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo, as they aim to bring another trophy to the Bernabéu.
Full Real Madrid Squad to Face Barcelona:
Goalkeepers:
- Thibaut Courtois
- Andriy Lunin
- Fran González
Defenders:
- David Alaba
- Lucas Vázquez
- Jesús Vallejo
- Fran García
- Antonio Rüdiger
- Ferland Mendy
- Asencio
Midfielders:
- Jude Bellingham
- Federico Valverde
- Luka Modrić
- Aurélien Tchouaméni
- Arda Güler
- Dani Ceballos
Forwards:
- Vinícius Jr.
- Kylian Mbappé
- Rodrygo
- Endrick
- Brahim Díaz
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NaijaBlogDaily Sports Take:
This could be a historic night — Mbappé is set for his first Copa del Rey final appearance, while Bellingham and Vinicius will be expected to step up big time under the lights of Seville. Can Ancelotti outwit Hansi Flick in his first final as Barcelona coach?
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