Real Madrid hosts Las Palmas this Sunday in the 20th round of La Liga at the Santiago Bernabéu. Ahead of this important match, which could see the Madrid side take top spot, Carlo Ancelotti has named his best starting eleven, considering the numerous absences.
After Atlético Madrid’s defeat (1-0 against Leganés) and Barça’s draw (1-1) at Getafe on Saturday, Real Madrid can reclaim the top spot in La Liga this Sunday. At home against Las Palmas, Ancelotti’s team only needs a victory. With Vinícius Júnior, Luka Modrić, Eduardo Camavinga, and Aurélien Tchouaméni absent—who is suffering from a left-foot injury as announced in an official statement this Sunday—the coaching staff will rely on the available players. After the 1-1 draw in the first leg, they will need to do everything to turn the tide today.
The Madrid starting line-up
To start the match, Real Madrid will set up in a 4-3-3 formation with Thibaut Courtois in goal. Absent in the last Copa del Rey match, Ferland Mendy remains on the bench, leaving the left side of the defence to Fran García, who will continue. In the centre, Antonio Rüdiger holds his place and will be joined by the young Raúl Asensio. After an interesting performance last week, albeit marred by a penalty conceded against Celta Vigo, the 21-year-old defender will aim to deliver another strong performance to maintain his standing with Ancelotti. On the right side of defence, Lucas Vázquez is present, completing the back four.
In midfield, Dani Ceballos, Federico Valverde, and Jude Bellingham will have the heavy task of balancing the defence and attack. Finally, in attack, Kylian Mbappé will be the main attraction. On fire since December, the French forward will once again attempt to lead the team by scoring. To assist him in his offensive duties, KM9 will rely on Rodrygo Goes and Brahim Díaz, who complete the starting eleven. The match will kick off after 17:00 GMT, and we can look forward to what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Real Madrid XI vs Las Palmas: Courtois – Fran García, Rüdiger, Asensio, Vázquez – Valverde, Ceballos, Bellingham – Mbappé, Brahim Díaz, Rodrygo Goes.
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