Carlo Ancelotti is plotting a bold midfield plan to improve Real Madrid's possession stats

Carlo Ancelotti plot a tactical change later Real Madrid UEFA Champions League win VfB Stuttgart.

Los Blancos began their defense of the European title with a win in the Spanish capital but his performance was disjointed.

The late goal made it three points but Real Madrid's forwards struggled to get into the game as the midfield looked stretched.

Ancelotti is balancing injuries and a new offensive line this season and could look for a temporary solution as par Marco.

Real Madrid finished the game with 45% possession, the first time this season they have been behind in that metric, after 52% to 48% in last weekend's victory in Real Sociedade.

Ancelotti could deploy four central midfielders in the home tie against Spanish on September 21, to allow his team more control, but that is expected to mean a place on the bench for one of his superstar attacks against his Catalan visitors.