According to Marca, Federico Balberdé and Aurélien Tchouaméni are struggling to control the midfield, and Bernardo Silva could be the solution.

The pairing of Balberdé and Tchouaméni has not delivered the expected performances. Bernardo Silva continues to wait for an opportunity, and Vinícius Jr. poses a threat on the left wing in the attacking line.

The derby match forced Carlo Ancelotti to abandon his plans to compete for the league title this season when he returned to Real Madrid, and it clarified his primary tactical approach on the pitch. In fact, this was predictable before the match at the Civitas Metropolitano.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid's starting lineup was almost identical to the humiliating defeat from last season under Xabi Alonso, with only three position changes: Dani Carvajal was replaced by Conán and Kuku Reynel were new additions. The midfield and attack remained unchanged. Carlo Ancelotti's initial setup has already shown cracks.

However, Carlo Ancelotti clearly stated that he was pleased with Real Madrid's first-half performance. The actual play did not support this conclusion, as the team continued to have problems from the previous match. In the second half, even with a man disadvantage and after Vinícius Jr. and Bernardo Silva came on, Real Madrid continued to pressure Atlético Madrid into retreat. Rüdiger's goal came from this sustained pressure. The center-back, who came on as a substitute after Héctor Hermoso was sent off, was rewarded for the relentless attacks of the Ivorian winger on the left flank. He was the only one who could control Julián Álvarez and Marcos Llorente.

Carlo Ancelotti still considers Vinícius Jr., Mbappé, and Bellingham as unshakeable core players, but among these three, the Brazilian was the first to be substituted. The other player who got playing time was Güler, but he is often among the first to be withdrawn. Vinícius Jr. was the standout player in his second competitive appearance against Elche. He also performed well in his first appearance at the Bernabéu against Rayo Vallecano. However, integrating him into the starting lineup means one of these four players must be sacrificed. Vinícius Jr. is proving himself on the left wing, but Vinícius Jr. plays in that position, and the most expensive signing in Real Madrid's history can also play on the right wing.

The Versatility of Bernardo Silva

Carlo Ancelotti has Balberdé and Tchouaméni playing together in midfield. Tchouaméni has recovered from injury and returned to the starting lineup. Güler is the third midfielder, but all three have been unable to consistently control the game. Bernardo Silva could potentially fill this role. Carlo Ancelotti asked the club to sign him after learning he was leaving Manchester City at that time. Atlético Madrid was closely monitoring this deal, as he was viewed as the perfect replacement for Griezmann. The Portuguese player can operate in this position and can also contribute to the attacking line.

If Carlo Ancelotti wants to change the dynamics of the midfield, he still has Camavinga available. This player has returned to the national team under Sédane. There is also Pitarque, who has returned to training with the team since September 6 after recovering from a preseason injury. Last season, he was one of Ancelotti's secret weapons when the team was looking for solutions. This season, in the UEFA Champions League match against Inter Milan, with several players missing, the Portuguese coach chose to deploy Trent in midfield.

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