Real Madrid's 'Plan B' is revived by Ancelotti just in time for the business end of the season.
Only a few players have been left out in the previous month, including Gareth Bale, Luka Jovic, Eden Hazard, Isco, and Mariano Diaz, but others now know they may make the starting lineup at any time.
It implies that Ancelotti has benefited from having more alternatives and a stronger squad in every area of the field.
In defense, there's Lucas, Carvajal, and even Marcelo.
Dani Carvajal has been one of the notable players who has been singled out for his poor form during the season. However, the full-back has developed significantly in recent games and is approaching his peak.
For his part, Lucas Vazquez continues to shine at right-back, while Nacho is another player who is providing valuable cover at the back and might return to the starting lineup if David Alaba is ruled out against Manchester City.
Marcelo, the club's senior captain, has also been playing more and more, filling in when necessary.
Midfield alternatives
Ancelotti had been hesitant to hunt for replacements in midfield, which was beginning to show signs of tiredness.
Fede Valverde was the first to get a chance, having already played a key role under Zinedine Zidane. Over the last month, he has given the midfield a new look, and he looks set to be a key player against City.
Eduardo Camavinga's dynamism is also being observed, whether as a substitute or as a starter, as in the encounter against Osasuna, which was the Frenchman's best start since joining the club.
The finest news is without a doubt the appearance of Dani Ceballos, who began his career at El Sadar and proved Carletto correct, as he confirmed in recent weeks.
The best news is without a doubt the arrival of Dani Ceballos, who began at El Sadar and proved Carletto correct, as the former Real Betis player deserved a chance after surviving a terrible injury this season.
Ceballos was one of the better performers against Osasuna and is already developing as another midfield option if Ancelotti needs to change things up against Pep Guardiola's club from the bench.
Rodrygo requests more, and Asensio responds.
So far this season, Ancelotti hasn't had a difficulty deciding between Rodrygo and Marco Asensio because Asensio has performed well while Rodrygo has struggled, and vice versa. Now, it appears that one of the
Rodrygo requests more, and Asensio responds.
So far this season, Ancelotti hasn't had a difficulty deciding between Rodrygo and Marco Asensio because Asensio has performed well while Rodrygo has struggled, and vice versa. Now, it appears that one of them might join Karim Benzema and Vinicius in the starting lineup.
Rodrygo has made significant progress in the last three games, scoring against Chelsea and Sevilla after coming off the bench, and starting against Osasuna in place of Vinicius.
In the last three weeks, the kid has outscored Asensio, despite the fact that the Balearic player returned to the starting lineup last Sunday and scored as well.
It will all depend on Casemiro's recovery against Manchester City, since neither the Brazilian nor Valverde will be able to play.
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