The Clasico brings out the best in both Barcelona and Real Madrid, both on a personal level and in terms of group play.

So, it’s not a surprise that Carlo Ancelotti wants to beat Xavi Hernandez in terms of strategy this Saturday.

Barcelona doesn’t have many choices because their midfielders are hurt all the time. The Blaugranas still have some good players they can use, but the Italian manager wants to pack the middle and take control of the game.

It was said earlier this week that Ancelotti thought a five-man center would work best.

Now, MARCA says that four midfielders are expected to start on Saturday, but it will cost them.

A big leave-out

The Spanish news source says that Aurelien Tchouameni will play at the base of the field, and Federico Valverde and Toni Kroos will play in the middle. Jude Bellingham will finish off Real Madrid’s middle at the top.

Because of this, Eduardo Camavinga has been put on the bench, which seems to be a tactical choice Ancelotti is ready to make.

The French player will begin the game on the bench and may be able to join the game later as a replacement.

It will be Luka Modric sitting next to him on the bench. Both of them don’t belong in the starting eleven tonight. But the boss thinks these are the only choices that can be made for the big game.

After a good game

Based on how he has played lately, Camavinga should be one of the first players the boss picks to start.

After all, he just played a great game against SC Braga in which he ran the defensive center.

In the game’s 90 minutes, Camavinga finished 97% of his passes, dribbled the ball successfully twice, had one shot that went in, and made an amazing 26 defensive moves.

He might start on the bench, but you can be sure he will be an important part of the game.