Rudiger started out 'El Clasico' at left-lower back and Alaba at centre-back. Ancelotti tried this formula and ended up being glad within the interview place after the healthy in Las Vegas.
The German made his debut after arriving on a loose from Chelsea and he did so at the left flank: "I absolutely appreciated him playing at full-back. I'm no longer crazy and I understand it's not his function, but he is very sensible. He can play in that function or trade locations with Alaba."
"Alaba will play at left-lower back handiest as a necessity. I don't need to interrupt the partnership from last year," he explained approximately how he is taking into consideration coping with his players in defence.
Then, at half of-time,. The Real Madrid educate placed Mendy in Rudiger's role, who showed personality within the first half and had an issue with Barca defender Araujo.
