5 non-negotiable starters for Real Madrid vs Real Betis

Saturday evening marks the final La Liga match of the 2023/24 season for Real Madrid. Of course, Carlo Ancelotti and his team have already lifted the trophy. However, they will look to bow out of the impressive campaign in winning ways. That said, here are 5 non-negotiable starters for Real Madrid vs Real Betis...

5 non-negotiable starters for Real Madrid vs Real Betis

1. Thibaut Courtois

The Belgian keeper Thibaut Courtois appears to be in line for a start in the Champions League final, ahead of his backup Andriy Lunin. While Courtois has impressed upon his return from injury, every minute is sacred for him as Real Madrid prepare for the final against Dortmund next weekend.

Therefore, he is a non-negotiable starter for Real Madrid vs Real Betis as a good performance between the sticks will fill the legendary goalkeeper with confidence.

2. Dani Carvajal

Dani Carvajal is expected to be back in action after he was missing from the last La Liga match. While Carvajal is not likely to play the whole match, with the Champions League final in mind, playing Carvajal at right-back gives Carlo Ancelotti the best chance of success against Real Betis. It will also be handy for the veteran Spaniard to get some minutes on the board before the final.

3. Toni Kroos

It will be Toni Kroos' final game at the Santiago Bernabeu, so he is bound to receive an incredible send-off. The legendary midfielder will bow out to a standing ovation and he deserves to start the game. It remains to be seen whether Kroos is in line for a Champions League final start but that wouldn't come as a surprise given his experience in the competition, either.

4. Arda Guler

Arda Guler has an incredible goal return, scoring four goals in the last three matches, despite starting just two of them. The Turkey international is one of the most in-form players and given that he is a contender to play a role in the Champions League final, he will look at this final Liga match as an opportunity to prove himself to Ancelotti.

From Ancelotti's perspective, he has been impressed with the work of his wonder-kid. Therefore, he should look to strike while the iron's hot, by allowing Guler's immense form to prosper.

5. Vinicius Junior

Vinicius Junior missed the last Liga match, so he is fit and ready to go in this match. While Ancelotti will be tempted to rest and preserve the Ballon d'Or contender for the Champions League final, letting him run rampant in the final Liga match could do wonders for his confidence, which is a win-win for Real Madrid.

Who are your non-negotiable starters for Real Madrid vs Real Betis?