Ancelotti drops starting XI hint and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is asked to bring back Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
At UCLA, the president was warmly welcomed amid inquiries about Mbappe and Ronaldo.
Thursday morning saw Real Madrid train at UCLA facilities, with president Florentino Perez and Jose Angel Sanchez also present.
The president received a warm welcome, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans just like the most in-demand athletes.
He was thanked by the fans for aiding the team in capturing its 14th Champions League championship. Some people inquired about the failed attempt to sign Kylian Mbappe, while others asked for Cristiano Ronaldo’s return.
indications of the starting XI
Carlo Ancelotti and his staff continued to work with the players on the field. The lineup used in the brief intrasquad game provided some indications of a possible lineup.
While Lunin, Lucas Vazquez, Nacho, Alaba, Mendy, Modric, Tchouameni, Kroos, Asensio, Hazard, and Rodrygo did not wear bibs, Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Odriozola, Ceballos, Casemiro, Camavinga, and Vinicius did.
Vinicius Tobias, Jesus Vallejo, and the two Castilla goalkeepers, Luis Lopez and Lucas Canizares, were omitted from the team. Later, they did re-join the group.
The team will rest until 10:00 on Friday after the second training session of the day at 17:00. That will be the final test before Saturday’s El Clasico in Las Vegas, a game in which all 28 players should be present barring any unforeseen circumstances.
