Real Madrid started the match in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Karim Benzema returned to the starting 11 after missing the league game this weekend. Eden Hazard started in the number ten role. Carlo Ancelotti switched Rodygo’s position to the right side, and Hazard played on his favoured left side in the second half. The visitors ended the match in a 4-1-4-1 formation.