Carlo Ancelotti lined up Real Madrid in a 4-4-2 formation with Karim Benzema leading the line along with Eden Hazard. the midfield four consisted of Vinicius Junior on the left-wing, Federico Valverde on the right and Eduardo Camavinga and Casemiero in the centre. Thibaut Courtois started in goal behind a back four of left-back Miguel Gutierrez, centre backs Eder Militao and David Alaba and right back Nacho.