da fezbet： And as we are slowly counting the hours until the first Madrid derby of the ongoing 2019/20 campaign, Zinedine Zidane is definitely gearing up and getting his tactics in place as well.
da lvbet： It may be still pretty early in the season, seeing how we’re only six games in, but these are the kind of clashes that have the power to define a whole campaign on their own.
In Spain, alongside El Clasico of course, the huge clash between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are definitely on that list. And seeing how, as it currently stands, it will be a bout between the first and the third-placed team in the league table, it suddenly becomes even more interesting and more importantly, it adds additional weight to it.
And while Zidane has actually urged his players to stay calm and collected ahead of a clash of this magnitude, he could actually use a bit of flair and sheer unpredictability if he wants to successfully turn the tides in his favour.
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After all, his troops are facing a team that is yet to be defeated at their home ground of Wanda Metropolitano stadium and seeing how, despite their recent rise in form, Los Blancos have been mostly inconsistent this season.
So far, they have already dropped points on two occasions in La Liga and have lost their opening clash in the Champions League. Still, they are top of the table at the moment of writing so not everything is gloomy and sad.
In fact, the Galacticos have kept a clean sheet in the last two games they’ve played and are seemingly on a turning point in the ongoing season. It will be extremely important for Zidane to keep this great momentum going and for that very reason, he should consider giving both Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes a role to play in this Madrid derby.
Yes, it does sound risky throwing your teenagers into the fire of the Wanda Metropolitano but seeing how neither of them have been really played on a consistent basis throughout their stay at the club, Real Madrid can actually use them as a secret weapon Atletico Madrid will not be expecting to see.
Not to mention that both players seem to be rising in form as they’ve both rattled the net of Osasuna in their mid-week fixture at the Santiago Bernabeu. And both strikes were absolute peaches, to say the least.
A big part also lies in that mentality.
Both young players must be feeling rather confident and fired up at the moment so this is a perfect opportunity to aim that extra energy towards a good target, and what better target than your big city rivals?
Besides, that can also play a big role in their overall development as players. Big games are where the real talents are separated from the one-season wonders and such, and sometimes, players like Vinicius and Rodrygo just need a little push to fully emerge from their cocoons.
That is not to say, however, that they absolutely have to start the game at the Wanda Metropolitano but it would be wise of Zidane to use them at one point in the game.
With the attacking trident of Eden Hazard, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale in his squad, it’s definitely difficult to see anyone usurp their places just yet. Maybe in the future but at the moment, their status as first-team players in the gala XI is practically set in stone as long as they’re healthy and fit to play.
But wouldn’t it be glorious for Real Madrid to unleash their super-subs on their city rivals and watch them wreak havoc in their midsts?
It’s a pretty bold move for Zidane to consider but you know what they say about fortune and those who are bold.
Be bold, Zidane, and it just might pay off.