Neither Lamine Yamal nor Pedri, the Barcelona player who worries Ancelotti before El Clasico: He made Florentino Perez fall in love with him

Hansi Flick’s team began the season in strong form, winning 8 out of their first 9 matches, with their only setback being a loss to Osasuna.Real Madrid is gearing up to face Barcelona in the highly anticipated La Liga Clasico on the 26th of this month at the Santiago Bernabeu, a clash that could determine the top spot in the league standings.

According to *Defensa Central*, while much of the attention is focused on the strikers, one of the standout players for Ancelotti is Barcelona’s Brazilian winger Rafinha, who is enjoying a remarkable season.

Rafinha was one of the players Barcelona considered selling last summer, but he chose to stay with the Catalan club, determined to prove his worth. This decision has paid off, as he has started the season in great form, becoming a key player under Flick and helping Barcelona secure their position at the top of La Liga.

This has not gone unnoticed by Real Madrid, as club president Florentino Pérez and coach Carlo Ancelotti have both been impressed by Rafinha’s talent. Pérez has reportedly praised the Brazilian winger’s potential in private conversations, recognizing his abilities.

As the Clasico approaches, Ancelotti is expected to prepare carefully, ensuring that his right-back receives the necessary support to deal with Rafinha. The Brazilian is likely to play a dual role on the wing and could be a decisive factor in the game.

The report concluded that Ancelotti is concerned about the threat Rafinha poses and will focus on neutralizing him in the upcoming Clasico.