Alaves Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Alaves away from home, currently they are at the 13th and Real are 2nd on the leader-board. There is no leeway for dropping points and so Madrid is not going to take any risks this time again.

First I would like to see the 

Injury list:

1. Asensio
2. James
3. Lucas Vazquez
4. Hazard

Suspended:

1.     None 

Just recovered:

1. Nacho

Practiced:

 All are practicing. James, Asensio and Lucas Vázquez continue with their recovery processes, while Hazard began his.

Skipped Practice:

None

Coach Comments:

• Nothing specific

Other Comments:

• Hazard will be fit for the El Classico.
• New Injury update: Varane is not able to train

Squad Updates:

This is a crucial game for the title race with Barcelona playing Atletico this weekend. With Marcelo playing the whole 90 minutes against PSG mid-week, it gives ZZ option to start Mendy completely fresh. So Mendy, Ramos, Militao and Carvajal should start, more so with the great work over the past few games by the defence. Instead of Carvajal, Odriozola might start to rest Carvajal.

In the goal Courtois will start, with clean sheets in the last 5 games of the 7 and only three goals, of which two were due to defensive errors courtesy Ramos and Varane, things still look positive.

As all the four mid-fielders, Modric, Kroos, Casemiro and Valverde are performing at the top level, it will be a tough decision for ZZ. With the game time provided to Isco, Kroos, Valverde, Casemiro and Modric, it will be Kroos, Modric and Casemiro to start and Isco and Valverde will act as subs. 

As Hazard is injured it will for the first time give Bale opportunity to start along with Benzema and Rodrygo. Jovic and Vinicus will be options for substitution. 

So the final starting 11 will be:

Update: Militao replaces Varane

Real Madrid Vs PSG: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against PSG at home, currently they are at the top and Real are 2nd on the leader-board of their group in champions league. The last game against PSG was a disaster and qualification is still not confirmed Madrid is not going to take any risks this time.

First I would like to see the 

Injury list:

1. Asensio
2. James
3. Lucas Vazquez

Suspended:

1.     None 

Just recovered:

1. Marcelo
2. Nacho

Practiced:

 Nacho is practicing with the substitutes for the recovery session.
 Kroos and Isco also joined the recovery with the substitutes, where as Bale joined the starters for the recovery session indoors.

Skipped Practice:

None

Coach Comments:

• Nothing specific

Other Comments:

• A lot of comments about Mbappe and if Hazard would like him in the current team etc..

Squad Updates:

This is a crucial game for qualification to the knockouts. With Mendy playing the whole 90 minutes against Real Sociedad, it gives ZZ option to start Marcelo completely fresh. So Marcelo, Ramos, Varane and Carvajal should start, more so with the great work over the past few games by the defence.

In the goal Courtois will start, with clean sheets in the last 5 games of the 6 and only one goal which was a defensive error due to Ramos, things look definitely positive.

As all the four mid-fielders, Modric, Kroos, Casemiro and Valverde are performing at the top level, it will be a tough decision for ZZ. Kroos has not played more minutes in the last game and should be a starter along with Casemiro. So, Kroos, Casemiro and Valverde should start. Isco will be seen as a substitute for Kroos and Modric for Valverde depending on the score line. In this line up I prefer Valverde over Modric due to his defensive performance and work rate.

As Lucas Vazquez and James have been injured and Rodrygo played more minutes than Bale, ZZ might give Bale a surprise start ahead of  Rodrygo. So, Hazard, Benzema and Bale should start. And will have Vinicius, Rodrygo and Jovic as substitutes depending on the work rate of the starting players.

So the final starting 11 will be:

Real Madrid Vs Real Sociedad: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Real Sociedad at home, currently they are at 5th and Real are 2nd on the leader-board. With equal points with Barcelona Madrid is not going to take any risks this time again.

First I would like to see the 

Injury list:

1. Asensio
2. James
3. Lucas Vazquez
4. Nacho

Suspended:

1.     None 

Just recovered:

1. Bale
2. Marcelo

Practiced:

 Nacho is practicing alone.

Skipped Practice:

None

Coach Comments:

• Nothing specific

Other Comments:

• Marcelo has recovered in time and might start.
• There is too much controversy involving Bale, and ZZ would like to calm things down and might start Bale ahead of Rodrygo, given Rodrygo has joined the team late.

Squad Updates:

This is a crucial game for La Liga title race, with all the teams neck to neck. With Marcelo practicing more than Mendy he should start. So Marcelo, Ramos, Varane and Carvajal will start, more so with the great work over the past few games by the defence.

In the goal Courtois will start, with clean sheets in the last 5 games, things look definitely positive.

As Modric has returned early and has got more time to practice before the game with the team, I would prefer him to start. Kroos is in sublime form with two goals and one assist with the national team and Valverde would require some rest, given he joined the team slightly late.So, it is going to be Casemiro, Kroos and Modric. Isco will be seen as a substitute for Kroos and Valverde for Modric or Casemiro depending on the score line.

As Lucas Vazquez and James have been injured and Rodrygo joined slightly late it is tough to say if they will start. So, Hazard, Benzema and Bale should start. And will have Vinicius, Rodrygo and Jovic as substitutes depending on the work rate.

So the final starting 11 will be:

Eibar Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Eibar away from home, currently they are at 14th and Real are at 2nd on the leader-board. With a draw in the last match Madrid is not going to take any risks this time again.

Standings

First I would like to see the 

Injury list:

1. Asensio
2. Nacho

Suspended:

1.     None 

Just recovered:

1. Lucas Vazquez
2. James
3. Bale

Practiced:

 Bale, James and Marcelo are not training with the team.

Skipped Practice:

None

Coach Comments:

• Nothing specific

Other Comments:

• Marcelo might have a small injury and might miss.
• Carvajal: Commenting that no one doubts the commitment of Bale and James, he would also leave early during matches if not playing, it doesn't mean any less commitment.

Squad Updates:

This is a crucial game for La Liga title race, with all team neck to neck. With Marcelo being slightly injured Mendy, Ramos, Varane and Carvajal will start, more so with the great work over the past games.

In the goal Courtois will start, with clean sheets in the last 4 games, things look positive.

As Modric has not played the full 90 minutes in the last game, I would prefer him to start,  so it is going to be Casemiro, Kroos and Modric. Isco will be seen as a substitute for Kroos and Valverde for Modric or Casemiro depending on the score line.

As Bale and James have not been playing it is tough to say if they will start but Rodrygo having played full 90 minutes should be rested. So, Hazard, Benzema and Bale or Lucas Vazquez should start. And will have Vinicius and Jovic as substitutes depending on the work rate.

So the final starting 11 will be:

Update: Lucas Vazquez to play instead of Bale, as he is not practicing with the team.

Real Madrid Vs Galatasaray: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Galatasaray at home, currently they are below Real on the leader-board in the Champions league and they are last and Madrid are 2nd. But the situation for Madrid is not very assuring and they need to win this at any cost.

Madrid is not going to take any risks this time again.

First I would like to see the 

Injury list:

1. Asensio
2. Nacho
3. James
4. Bale

Suspended:

1.     None 

Just recovered:

1. Lucas Vazquez

Practiced:

All except the injured lot.

Skipped Practice:

None

Coach Comments:

• To be updated later

Other Comments:

• No other injury concerns, but with the rest to Marcelo and Valverde, they will probably start.

Squad Updates:

This is a crucial game for qualification to the next stage, with the defensive lapses of the past, there will be no experiments. No non-sense four, Marcelo, Ramos, Varane and Carvajal will be certain to start, more so with the great work over the past games.

In the goal Courtois will start, with clean sheets in the last 3 games, things look positive.

As Modric has played full 90 minutes this Saturday having just come from injury, I would prefer him to sit out, so it is going to be Casemiro, Kroos and Valverde. Isco will be seen as a substitute for Kroos and Modric for Valverde depending on the score line.

As Bale and James are injured and did not practice and Rodrygo played around 80 minutes, Hazard, Benzema and Rodrygo should start. And will have Vinicius and Jovic as substitutes depending on the work rate.

So the final starting 11 will be:

Update: No Vinicius

Real Madrid Vs Real Betis: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Real Betis at home, currently they are at 16th on the leader-board, where as Real is 2nd with a game in hand. They would like to continue the momentum they had picked mid-week against Leganes.

They have had a very bad start but have won the last league match to boost their confidence.

Madrid is not going to take any risks this time again.

First I would like to see the 

Injury list:

1. Asensio
2. Nacho
3. Bale

Suspended:

1.     None 

Just recovered:

1. Lucas Vazquez
2. Mendy

Practiced:

All except the injured lot and James, who went to Colombia due to birth of his baby.

Skipped Practice:

James

Coach Comments:

• Zidane : "I don't have a 'Plan A' or a 'Plan B'," he said when asked about his starting XI.
• "Every three days I have to leave out quality players. I count on everyone.
• "It's something that bothers me a lot. I try to choose my best players, but I can change things.
• "I don't like being told that I have an A, B or C team. It's not true."

Other Comments:

• No other injury concerns, but with the Champion's league match coming there could be few players rested.

Squad Updates:

This is a crucial game to be in the title race, with the defensive lapses of the past, there will be no experiments. No non-sense four, Marcelo, Ramos, Varane and Carvajal will be certain to start again, more so with the great work over the past game.

In the goal Courtois will start, with clean sheets in the last 2 games things look positive.

As Modric has just recovered he will be a sub in the midfield, it is going to be Casemiro, Kroos and Valverde. Modric will be given more time to get to the starting 11, may be for Champion's league. Isco will substitute Kroos, like the previous game, if the score is more than 2 goals up by half time, Isco might get the full second half, else the usual 20-25 minutes.

As Bale is injured and did not practice, Hazard, Benzema and Rodrygo should start. And will have Vinicius and Jovic as substitutes depending on the work rate.

So the final starting 11 will be: