Real Madrid welcome capital opponents Rayo Vallecano in Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga on Sunday afternoon.
Los Blancos won over local rivals Atletico Madrid In the first part of their Champions League last 16 equalization on Tuesday night and could be forgiven for being crucial to return on Wednesday on Wednesday.
But first they have to overcome the Inigo Perez’s side because they aim to get back on the way La Liga. Ruling champions They have won only one of their last five knots in the competition and their crown is under a great threat from Barcelona and Athletics.
Here is the rotated initial composition Carlo Ancelotti on Sunday.
GK: Thibaut Courtois – Courtois was not overly busy in the middle of the week, but still produced smart interventions to decline athlete, including one finger from Antoine Griezmann. Rayo, however, does not achieve much, and Belgian will expect a quieter trip on Sunday.
RB: Lucas Vazquez – Federico Valverde has performed an exceptional effect against athletics in its lesser -known right role, but Vazquez should return to XI this weekend.
CB: Raul Asencio – Asencio still looks composed presence in the heart a Madrid The defense that has been cut and changed this season. The young man is expected to start against Atletico.
CB: David Alaba – One of those who could rest on weekends is Antonio Rudiger, who had a big other leg in front of metropolitano. Alaba, who has just four appearances in La Liga this season, should step into her shoes.
LB: Fran Garcia – Spaniard has proven a capable deputy for Ferland Mendy in recent months and could make a lot of minutes from now to the end of the campaign if Madrid enters deep into Europe.
DM: Luka Modric – Modric was a calming impact that Madrid needed against athletics, reaching the bench and a quick dictating pace. His legs may be strenuous, but his mind is sharp as always.
DM: Aurelien Tchouumen – Defense injury has often forced Tchoumenia to the central part of this term, but enjoys returning to holding the midfielder. Its presence will allow Blue to influence the procedure more on the ground.
RM: Arda Guler – Guler was starving to the starts under Ancelotti, but he still proved to be influential when he was from off. He managed three goals and five assists in all competitions, despite making short stone.
AM: Jude Bellingham – Bellingham is suspended on the first leg with athlete and should be well retained for Ray’s visit. He scored in a dramatic draw 3-3 with Los Franjirrojos in mid-December.
LM: Brahim Diaz – Morocco international was the winner of the match for Madrid Midweek, produced a lavish strike to offer his side a thin advantage in front of the second leg. However, it is unlikely that he will start in the second leg, and Bellingham returned to XI.
ST: Kylian Mbappe – There are allegedly concerns about the recent Mbappe’s form But the Frenchman was still greatly excellent this calendar year. In 2025 he achieved 14 times and could be among the goals this weekend.
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