The Spanish media have already revealed Real Madrid’s line-up against Arsenal and the European champions are set to drop one of their top players for the match.
Real Madrid make the trip to North London for a mouth-watering Champions League tie against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.
Los Blancos head into the clash coming off the back of a defeat to Valencia, which may hand the Gunners a reason to be optimistic over their chances.
Ahead of the match at the Emirates Stadium, Carlo Ancelotti has already decided to make one major decision regarding his team selection by dropping one of his best players to the bench.
Luka Modric dropped for Real Madrid’s trip to face Arsenal
Luka Modric has been dropped to the bench for Real Madrid’s clash against Arsenal on Tuesday evening, according to Marca.
Carlo Ancelotti has chosen to select a midfield trio of Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, and Jude Bellingham for the game at the Emirates Stadium.
Modric, who has been described as ‘out of this world’, has started in four of Madrid’s last six matches, including their most recent one in which they lost 2-1 to Valencia.
Elsewhere, the Spanish publication reveals that Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo Goes and Kylian Mbappe will form Los Blancos’ attack in North London.
The Italian manager has also opted to make two big calls at full-back with David Alaba starting at left-back and Lucas Vazquez starting on the right.
Alaba will be tasked with stopping Bukayo Saka and the other side, Vazquez is set to be up against Gabriel Martinelli who is returning to form.
It’s unclear at this stage who will start in goal and at centre-back, although Thibaut Courtois is back and available after injury.
How influential is Luka Modric for Real Madrid?
Despite now being aged 39, Modric remains a key player for the European champions which is quite a remarkable achievement.
| Comp | Apps | Goals | Assists |
| La Liga | 29 | 2 | 4 |
| Champions League | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| Copa del Rey | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Supercup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 47 | 4 | 7 |
The Croatian midfielder has made 47 appearances for Madrid this season and started on 22 occasions for Ancellotti’s team.
The veteran also has 11 goal contributions in total with four goals and seven assists.
