Here’s how the Italian could set his Madrid side up against Union in midweek.

Due to Real Madrid’s ιnjury problems, Carlo Ancelotti will have few options for the Tuesday night lineup rotation.

Ancelotti will be eager to give his starting lineup some break in midweek when they travel Union Berlin to complete their Champions League group stage, especially since they are the group winners.

After a tie against Real Betis on Saturday, Los Blancos were knocked out of first place in La Liga; nonetheless, Ancelotti has done a fantastic job managing the team’s ιnjury crisis.

Here’s how the Italian might lineup his Madrid team for their midweek matchup with Union.

Union Berlin against. Real Madrid: a projected lineup (4-3-1-2)GK: Andriy Lunin – With Lunin’s strong play during the Spaniard’s absence, Kepa Arrizabalaga will have a difficult time regaining his spot.

RB: Lucas Vazquez – The converted winger Vazquez will have to fill in for Dani Carvajal at right-back for the remainder of the season.

Antonio Rudiger is short-changed at center back for Ancelotti, thus on Tuesday night, Rudiger should start again.

CB: Nacho Fernandez – David Alaba ought to be substituted out of the starting lineup by midweek, and Nacho, the captain, is a strong candidate to replace the Austrian.

Fran Garcia, the summer transfer, should start in place of Ferland Mendy against Union as the Frenchman has reaffirmed his position as the team’s starting left back. Since signing with the team, the Spaniard has demonstrated his ᴏғғᴇɴsɪᴠᴇ ability.

DM: Toni Kroos-Aurelien Tchouameni won’t play on Tuesday, but he should recover from his broken foot sooner than anticipated. Kroos, who was replaced at Betis in the second half, might be able to stay at the base of the midfield.

CM: Nico Paz Is that not another midfield gem they have? Matchday five saw the teenage Paz score his first Real Madrid goal against Napoli; he should be starting in the Champions League midweek.

CM: Dani Ceballos – Ancelotti may, just may, rest Federico Valverde on Tuesday, which may allow Ceballos to earn an uncommon starting position.

AM: Brahim Diaz The 20-year-old has mastered the role of protagonist, but Brahim has stepped up fairly well in it. The Italian will undoubtedly not ʀɪsᴋ Bellingham in the middle of the week.

ST: Rodrygo – Vinicius Jr. is still injured, but his countryman has performed admirably in his place. Rodrygo won’t probably be used by Ancelotti for the whole of Tuesday’s match.

ST: Joselu – With six goals in 20 games this season, the Spaniard has shown he is a valuable member of Los Blancos. On matchday five, Joselu netted the team’s first Champions League goal (after missing a few).