Predicting Real Madrid's starting lineup for the Copa del Rey semifinal first-leg

Predicting Real Madrid’s starting lineup for the Copa del Rey semifinal first-leg

MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 5: (L-R) Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid, Luka Modric of Real Madrid, Marcelo of Real Madrid, Raphael Varane of Real Madrid during the Training Real Madrid at the Ciudad deportiva de Valdebebas on February 5, 2019 in Madrid Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images) /

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GIRONA, SPAIN – JANUARY 31: Keylor Navas of Real Madrid during the Copa del Rey second leg Quarter Final match between Girona FC and Real Madrid at Montilivi Stadium on January 31, 2019 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) /

Goalkeeper

Keylor Navas

The Costa Rican hasn’t played much this season, with just 12 matches under his belt; a stark difference in comparison to recent seasons. Navas has conceded 11 goals this season with four clean sheets.

Thibaut Courtois has been the favorite of Solari, but picking Navas could be the better option. Keylor has seen this Barcelona side in multiple competitions in recent years and experience is something that cannot be taught. Going off experience, Navas could most certainly be the better option. The risk would be how inactive he has been this season.

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