Carlo Ancelotti faces the challenge of making several tactical adjustments for Real Madrid's upcoming match against Real Sociedad on Saturday. With injuries affecting the squad, the Italian manager is compelled to make key changes to his starting line-up and will turn to his bench for solutions.


Interestingly, two players who stand to gain from this situation are Brahim Diaz and Arda Guler. While they’ve mostly featured as substitutes under Ancelotti, their recent standout performances for their national teams, Morocco and Turkey, respectively, have grabbed attention. Their international form sends a strong signal to the manager, proving they’re ready to step up and make an impact at the club level.


An Analysis of their Performance

Brahim, playing for Morocco, showcased impressive form during the international break. He scored in Morocco’s commanding 4-1 victory over Gabon and secured a vital last-minute goal in their narrow 1-0 win against Lesotho.

Brahim Diaz scored two goals for Morocca during the current international break.

Despite playing just 33 minutes in the match, Brahim's crucial 93rd-minute winner for Morocco highlighted his knack for delivering in critical moments. With two goals in only six appearances for his country, his confidence will be high as he returns to club football.


Meanwhile, Guler impressed for Turkey in their 3-1 victory over Iceland, contributing an assist to his team’s success. This brings his tally to three assists and two goals in just eight appearances for his national side. Notably, he showed resilience by bouncing back from an injury sustained against Wales.


With both players in excellent form, Ancelotti will undoubtedly be considering them for the starting line-up against Real Sociedad. Their recent performances could persuade the manager to give them more game time, especially with Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, and Aurelien Tchouameni expected to miss the match due to injuries.