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Real Madrid predicted team vs Arsenal - No Modric and Valverde switch in triple Ancelotti change

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Carlo Ancelotti is expected to switch things about as he looks to mastermind yet another Real Madrid Champions League comeback. Los Blancos have it all to do on Wednesday evening following their 3-0 defeat at eight days ago.

The Gunners already appear to have one foot in the final but you can never write off Real Madrid in UEFA's premier competition. The Spanish giants have produced a number of epic turnarounds in previous years and they will be looking to add another one to their impressive collection.

. The French side prevailed 5-4 on aggregate against Aston Villa despite losing 3-2 on Tuesday evening in the Midlands.

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Following last week's 3-0 humbling in north London, . He will be forced to make one change in midfield as Eduardo Camavinga is suspended for the game following his dismissal for two yellow cards in the first leg.

Aurelien Tchouameni, who himself missed out last Tuesday through suspension, will be expected to come straight back into the team and take the place of his fellow countryman. One other midfield change could involve former Tottenham man Luka Modric.

Federico Valverde operated at right-back in the first leg but he could be pushed forward into his usual midfield berth, thus resulting in Modric making way. Another alteration could come at left-back as Los Blancos need to decide on the perfect player to try and nullify .

David Alaba struggled against the England international and was replaced late on by Fran Garcia. The Spaniard has featured regularly at left-back this term and could well take his place in the team on Wednesday evening.

In attack, . The Frenchman will be supported by Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr in attack.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Ancelotti spoke about his team "producing a complete performance" as they look to come from behind to advance to the semi-finals.

"Tomorrow we need to make a good connection between the quality we have and producing a complete performance in terms of physicality and collective attitude," he said. "Then the Bernabeu has magic and everyone knows it's a special atmosphere. None of these things can go wrong if we want to turn it around."

Here is our predicted Real Madrid team to take on Arsenal:

Real Madrid predicted team vs Arsenal: Courtois; Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Garcia; Valverde, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr; Mbappe.

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