"Ancelotti wants to lose, congrats Atletico" "This is a joke" - Angry Real Madrid fans slam Carlo Ancelotti for benching new signing for crucial La Liga clash against Atletico

Real Madrid fans are disappointed with Antonio Rudiger's exclusion from the starting XI for Madrid's La Liga clash at arch-rivals Atletico Madrid tonight (September 18).Manager Carlo Ancelotti has named David Alaba and Eder Militao as the two centre-backs for the Madrid derby at the Wanda Metropolitano. The latter is returning from a hamstring injury and missed Los Blancos' last two games against RB Leipzig and RCD Mallorca.Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy will start as the two full-backs with Thibaut Courtois in goal. Aurelien Tchouameni, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos will start in midfield. Meanwhile, Federico Valverde, Rodrgyo Goes, and Vinicius Jr. will start in attack, with Karim Benzema still out due to a knee injury.Real Madrid C.F.@realmadrid ¡Nuestro 𝗫𝗜 inicial @Atleti! #AtletiRealMadrid | @UnicajaBanco147572217📋✅ ¡Nuestro 𝗫𝗜 inicial 🆚 @Atleti! #AtletiRealMadrid | @UnicajaBanco https://t.co/qgLlYxsnTxRudiger started the last two games for Real Madrid - the 4-1 win against Mallorca in La Liga and the 2-0 UEFA Champions League victory against Leipzig.Many Los Blancos fans believe the German defender should have started the Madrid derby in place of Militao. Here are some of reactions on Twitter:Football Studio@RandothD@MadridXtra No Rudiger that sucks especially since this is Ateltico we need Rudiger@MadridXtra No Rudiger that sucks especially since this is Ateltico we need RudigerMichael@FaIseNueve@MadridXtra Rudiger benched… makes no sense@MadridXtra Rudiger benched… makes no senseLuca@donluca99@MadridXtra Why is Rudiger just benched again?16@MadridXtra Why is Rudiger just benched again?d@droqenbrot@MadridXtra @totalcristiano what does ancelotti see in militao that rudiger doesnt have im confused@MadridXtra @totalcristiano what does ancelotti see in militao that rudiger doesnt have im confusedyousaf@fatmadrista@MadridXtra Rudi dropped man why2@MadridXtra Rudi dropped man whyCarlo Ancelotti@Ancelottiball@237based @MadridXtra Because Ancelotti wants to lose. Congrats Atletico3@237based @MadridXtra Because Ancelotti wants to lose. Congrats AtleticoTwist 🫧@OneboyTwistz@MadridXtra Ancelotti is a weird coach . why's Militao starting? Not surprised because he's the only one who can't see Arribas3@MadridXtra Ancelotti is a weird coach . why's Militao starting? Not surprised because he's the only one who can't see ArribasTrue Madridista@armin_ejupovicAncelloti out tuchel in, wont be tolerating this Rudiger disrespectAncelloti out tuchel in, wont be tolerating this Rudiger disrespect𝔓𝔲𝔯𝔢 𝔪𝔞𝔡𝔯𝔦𝔡𝔦𝔰𝔱𝔞@3t3rnalZRudiger not starting again, this is a joke, if he asks to leave next season, he has 100% the right to do it, you don't bring a top tier defender to put him on the fucking bench twitter.com/MadridXtra/sta…Madrid Xtra@MadridXtraThoughts on the XI?86347Thoughts on the XI? https://t.co/Wp0FcPcHsqRudiger not starting again, this is a joke, if he asks to leave next season, he has 100% the right to do it, you don't bring a top tier defender to put him on the fucking bench twitter.com/MadridXtra/sta…Rudiger, 29, joined Real Madrid earlier this summer on a free transfer after the expiration of his contract with Chelsea. He has made eight appearances so far across competitions for his new club.Los Blancos, meanwhile, have won all eight games this season and are the only team in Europe's top five leagues to do so. They will look to get back to the top of the La Liga table by beating their city rivals.Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. gets support after facing racist remarksVinicius Jr. was subject to racist remarks by Pedro Bravo on a football show on Friday (September 16). Bravo criticised the Brazilian's dancing celebrations, comparing the action to a 'monkey' (via ESPN).Vinicius, though, has received immense support from Brazilian players - former and current. Legendary forward Pele posted on Twitter:&quot;Football is joy. It is dancing. It is truly a party. Despite the fact that racism still exists, we will not allow it to stop us from continuing to smile. And we will continue to fight racism in this way, fighting for the right to be happy.&quot;The likes of Neymar Jr., Lucas Paqueta, Richarlison and Gabriel Jesus have all come forward in support of the Real Madrid forward, using the hashtag #BailaViniJr.Vinicius has scored five goals and provided three assists in eight games across competition this season.

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