Real Madrid Vs Villareal: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Villareal at home in the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium in the La Liga match day 38. The last Real Madrid game was against Athletic Bilbao which was a okay display in the all departments but had very hard fought win.

The team rating for the match against Athletic can be found here: Team Rating

Currently Real are a recovering side, with several players unavailable due to injury but they need to win at any cost to have any chance of winning the league. 

Earlier the away game was a 1-1 Draw. And last season this fixture was a 2-1 win.

Looking at the

Injury list:

1. Carvajal
2. Lucas Vazquez
3. Ramos
4. Kroos

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Marcelo
2. Varane
3. Mendy

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• Zidane: "We will fight until the end. We will leave everything on the pitch, down to our last drop of blood."

Other Comments:

• Nacho: "The sensations are positive. The team wins and we  keep pressing. There's one game left to try to win the League, in football you never know. Today was a game to win. Overall the team has been at a high level. In the first half we had fewer chances."

Squad Updates:

This will be the Fifty second game of the season and Real have been fairly inconsistent in the matches and the results show for themselves, they have had 30 wins, 12 Draws and 9 losses. In the last few games the performance has been poor especially in mid-field and with this recovering team it is not making the run any easier.

Villareal are a good attacking side and are good in counter attacks, so Real will need to be careful in all departments and be ready for their counters.

In the goal Courtois will start, he has been in a good form. He has supported the defense pretty well but has not received the same from the team and with so many changes due to injury in defense it is getting tough.

Mendy, Ramos, Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez are out injured. Varane is also injured but might recover in time but is not expected to start, Nacho and Militao will start. So, Odriozola and Miguel should start on the wings. Miguel, Nacho, Militao and Odriozola will start. Marcelo, Varane, Mendy and Marvin should be available as substitutes.

Modric has looked a tad slow in the last few games but he has been exceptional. Kroos has been great and should be ready to start, only problem is the covid protocol! So, Modric and Valverde should start along with Casemiro. Isco and Blanco should be available on the bench.

The forwards have been poor all season, Hazard is back but should only start as a substitute and Vinicius should start on the left and Rodrygo will start on the right. And Benzema should start upfront.  Mariano, Asensio and Hazard should start from the Bench.

As there are 5 substitutions available, ZZ should think for more changes in the second half if the score is conducive especially taking into account the team's fatigue.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Vinicius > Hazard

Modric > Isco

Casemiro >  Blanco

Rodrygo > Asensio

Odriozola > Mariano

So the formation would be 4 3 3.

The most probable kit to be used for the game will be the home kit!!!

So the final starting 11 will be:

Real Madrid Vs Sevilla: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Sevilla at home in the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in the La Liga match day 35. The last Real Madrid game was against Chelsea which was a Poor display in the mid field, it was a poor loss.

The team rating for the match against Chelsea can be found here: Team Rating

Currently Real are a recovering side, with several players joining back after injury but they need to win at any cost to have any chance of winning the league. 

Earlier the away game was a 0-1 Win. And last season this fixture was a 2-1 win.

Looking at the

Injury list:

1. Carvajal
2. Lucas Vazquez
3. Varane

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Ramos
2. Mendy
3. Valverde
4. Kroos
5. Hazard
6. Modric

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• Zidane: "You have to be proud of the players. We have lacked to be more forceful above. In football, when you have chances, you have to put it in. Ramos and Mendy were ready to play that's why I put them on." 

Other Comments:

• Casemiro: "There is no excuse or going back, they have been better. Now we have to think about Sevilla and LaLiga."

Squad Updates:

This will be the Forty ninth game of the season and Real have been inconsistent in the matches and the results, they have had 28 wins, 11 Draws and 9 losses. In the last few games the performance has been poor especially in attack and mid-field and with this ailing team it is not making it any easier.

Sevilla are a very good side and are good in attack, so Real will need to be careful and be ready for their counters.

In the goal Courtois will start, he has been in a good form. He has supported the defense pretty well but has not received the same from the team and with so many changes due to injury it is getting tough.

Mendy should start on the left . As Ramos is now available he and Militao will start. Varane and Carvajal are out injured. So, Odriozola should start. Mendy, Ramos, Militao and Odriozola should start. Marcelo, Nacho and Miguel should be available as substitutes.

Modric and Kroos have been off pace and looked slow in the last game but they have been exceptional before that, both might start. So, Modric and Kroos should start along with Casemiro. Isco, Arribas, Valverde and Blanco should be available on the bench.

The forwards have been poor all season except last game, Hazard is back but should not start and Vinicius should start on the left and Asensio will start on the right. And Benzema should start upfront.  Mariano, Rodrygo and Hazard should start from the Bench.

As there are 5 substitutions available, ZZ should think for more changes in the second half if the score is conducive especially taking into account the team's fatigue.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Vinicius > Hazard

Modric > Valverde

Mendy > Marcelo

Kroos >  Blanco

Benzema/Asensio > Rodrygo

Ramos > Nacho

So the formation would be 4 3 3.

The most probable kit to be used for the game will be the home kit!!!

So the final starting 11 will be:

Mendy OUT <> Marcelo IN

Ramos OUT <> Nacho IN

Real Madrid Vs Osasuna: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Osasuna at home in the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in the La Liga match day 34. The last Real Madrid game was against Chelsea which was a Poor display in the mid field, it was a tough draw.

The team rating for the match against Chelsea can be found here: Team Rating

Currently Real are a recovering side, with several regulars joining back after injury but they need to win at any cost to have any chance of winning the league. 

Earlier the away game was a 0-0 Draw, it was the game played during the snow storm. 

Looking at the

Injury list:

1. Carvajal
2. Lucas Vazquez

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Ramos
2. Mendy
3. Valverde
4. Kroos
5. Hazard
6. Modric

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• Zidane: "Coming out alive? Yes and no, the first half was bad but we recovered in the second half and did well. It's a fair result." 

Other Comments:

• Marcelo: "The 2nd leg will be different. We ended today's game with our heads help up high."
• Roberto Carlos: "We have 13 Champions League trophies, always with humility. But the history of this shield allows us to go to London and look ahead. Chelsea have played at a very high level. The referee, perfect. When you only talk about football, it's easier."

Squad Updates:

This will be the Forty seventh game of the season and Real have been inconsistent in the matches and the results, they have had 27 wins, 11 Draws and 8 losses. In the last few games the performance has been poor especially in attack except the last game and with this ailing team it is not making it any easier.

Osasuna are a good side and are good in attack, so Real will need to be careful and be ready for their counters.

In the goal Courtois will start, he has been in a good form. He has supported the defense really well but has not received the same from the team and with so many changes due to injury it is getting tough.

Marcelo should start on the left in absence of Mendy, who could play as a substitute if is available post recovery from his injury . As Ramos is returning he might get some minutes, but will not start. Nacho should start along with Militao and Varane. Carvajal is now back and will play. So Marcelo, Varane, Militao, Nacho and Carvajal should start. Odriozola, Mendy, Miguel and Chust should be available as substitutes.

Modric and Kroos have been off pace and looked tired in the last game but have been exceptional before that both might do good with some rest. So, Isco and Blanco should start along with Casemiro. Modric, Arribas, Valverde and Kroos should be available on the bench.

The forwards have been poor all season except last game, Hazard is back but will not start and Vinicius should start on the left. And Benzema should start upfront.  Asensio, Mariano, Rodrygo and Hazard should start from the Bench.

As there are 5 substitutions available, ZZ should think for more changes in the second half if the score is conducive especially taking into account the team's fatigue.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Vinicius > Hazard

Isco > Modric/Valverde

Marcelo > Mendy/Asensio

Blanco > Kroos

Benzema > Rodrygo

So the formation would be 3 5 2 and change to 4 3 3 later with substitutes.

The most probable kit to be used for the game will be the home kit!!!

So the final starting 11 will be:

Carvajal OUT <> Odriozola IN

Carvajal is injured and possibly out for remainder of the season.

Real Madrid Vs Chelsea: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Chelsea at home in the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in the Champions League. The last Real Madrid game was against Real Betis which was a poor display in attack and led to a draw.

The team rating for the match against Betis can be found here: Team Rating

Currently Real are a recovering side, with several regulars coming back but they need to win at any cost to progress in the competition. 

Looking at the

Injury list:

1. Ramos
2. Valverde
3. Lucas Vazquez

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Mendy
2. Carvajal
3. Kroos
4. Hazard
5. Modric

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• Zidane: "We lost 2 points. We did well in defense but in the attack we missed many things." 

Other Comments:

• Carvajal: "We'll try to win all the 15 points remaining in La Liga and await our rival's results. The calendar has been very demanding, with the fatigue and all the injuries."

Squad Updates:

This will be the Forty sixth game of the season and Real have been very inconsistent in the matches and the results, they have had 27 wins, 10 Draws and 8 losses. In the last few games the performance has been poor especially in attack and with this ailing team it is not making it any easier.

Chelsea are a good side and are good in attack and defense, so Real will need to be careful in all departments and be ready for their counters.

In the goal Courtois will start, he has been in a good form. He has supported the defense very well but has not received the same from the team and with so many changes owing to injuries.

Mendy should start on the left. As Ramos is out injured, Militao and Varane should start. Carvajal is now back and will start. So Mendy, Varane, Militao and Carvajal should start. Nachi, Odriozola, Marcelo and Chust should be available as substitutes.

Modric and Kroos have been injured but have been exceptional and both should return. So, Kroos and Modric should start. So Casemiro, Modric and Kroos should be available and start. Isco, Arribas and Blanco should start from the bench.

The forwards have been poor all season except last game, Hazard is possibly back but might not start and Vinicius should start on the left, being good in the last three games. And Benzema should start upfront and Asensio on the right. Rodrygo, Mariano and Hazard should start from the Bench.

As there are 5 substitutions available, ZZ should think for more rotations in the second half especially taking into consideration the team's fatigue and injuries.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Vinicius > Hazard

Modric > Blanco

Asensio > Rodrygo

Kroos > Isco

Mendy > Marcelo

So the formation would be 4 3 3.

The most probable kit to be used for the game will be the home kit!!!

     

So the final starting 11 will be:

Mendy expected to be away

Mendy OUT <> Nacho IN

Real Madrid Vs Real Betis: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Reat Betis at home in the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in the La Liga match day 32. The last Real Madrid game was against Cadiz which was a good display even when a lot of starters missed the game, it was a good win.

The team rating for the match against Cadiz can be found here: Team Rating

Currently Real are a recovering side, with several regulars out and some returning but they need to win at any cost to be alive in the title race. 

Earlier the away game was a 2-3 win for Real. 

Looking at the

Injury list:

1. Ramos
2. Valverde
3. Mendy
4. Lucas Vazquez

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Carvajal
2. Kroos
3. Hazard
4. Modric

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• Zidane: “I’m very happy for the players. It’s not easy, playing away from home, we had to get all three points today which is exactly what we did. We played a convincing match today, in every sense.” 

Other Comments:

• Marcelo: "I could talk about Benzema all day. We are here to take advantage of his skill. We don’t give up. We are going to continue and fight until the end."
• Odriozola: The truth it’s a fantastic feeling, we have come to win, things have turned out well, with a clean sheet. We are Real Madrid, we must continue like this. It’s one of the first header goals of my career, very happy, it has been a difficult season, four injuries.

Squad Updates:

This will be the Forty fifth game of the season and Real have been fairly inconsistent in the matches and the results, they have had 27 wins, 9 Draws and 8 losses. In the last few games the performance has been poor especially in attack except the last game and with this ailing team it is not making it any easier.

Betis are a good side and are good in attack, so Real will need to be careful and be ready for their counters.

In the goal Courtois will start, he has been in a good form. He has supported the defense very well but has not received the same from the team and with so many changes owing to injury forced rotations it is understood.

Marcelo should start on the left in absence of Mendy, as there is no other option. As Ramos is out injured, Nacho should start along with Militao and Varane. Carvajal is now back and will play as a substitute. So Marcelo, Varane, Militao, Nacho and Odriozola should start. Carvajal, Miguel and Chust should be available as substitutes.

Modric and Kroos have been injured but have been exceptional and should return. So, Kroos and Modric should start. So Casemiro, Modric and Kroos should be back. Isco, Arribas and Blanco should start from the bench.

The forwards have been poor all season except last game, Hazard is possibly back but might not start and Vinicius should start on the left, being good in the last three games. And Benzema should start upfront.  Asensio, Rodrygo and Hazard should start from the Bench.

As there are 5 substitutions available, ZZ should think for more rotations in the second half especially taking into consideration the team's fatigue and injuries.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Vinicius > Hazard

Modric > Isco

Marcelo > Asensio

Kroos > Blanco

Benzema > Rodrygo

So the formation would be 3 5 2 and change to 4 3 3 later with substitutes.

The most probable kit to be used for the game will be the home kit!!!

So the final starting 11 will be:

Kroos OUT <> Blanco IN

Real Madrid Vs Barcelona: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Barcelona at home in the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium in the La Liga match day 30, this will be the second El Clasico of the season. The last Real Madrid game was against Liverpool which was a good game in all departments having to defend on several occasions, it was a good win even after some key players were missing .

The team rating for the match against Liverpool can be found here: Team Rating

Currently Real are a recovering side, with few regulars out but need to win at any cost to be alive in the title race. 

Earlier the away game was a 1-3 Win for Real. 

Looking at the

Injury list:

1. Ramos
2. Varane

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Lucas Vazquez
2. Mariano
3. Odriozola
4. Valverde
5. Hazard
6. Carvajal

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• Zidane: "We prepare the games. We knew their full-backs were extremely offensive & they could cause us problems. We prepared well and then it’s down to the players out on the pitch to do the job, but what we did particularly well was the defensive side of things."

Other Comments:

• Courtois: "We’re very pleased with our performance. Liverpool are a great side but we defended very well. They were lucky with their goal but we reacted well and got the third. Let’s hope we can close out the tie there next week. We know it’ll be tough but we can do it." 

Squad Updates:

This will be the Forty first game of the season and Real have been somewhat inconsistent in the matches and so has been the results, they have had 25 wins, 7 Draws and 8 losses. In the last few games except the last three, the performance has been poor especially in attack and with this ailing team it is not making the run any easier.

Barcelona is a good attacking side and are fine in the defense, so Real will need to be careful in both departments and be ready for their counters.

In the goal Courtois will start, he has been in a good form. He has supported the defense really well but has not received the same support from the team and more so with several changes owing to injuries in the defense.

Mendy should start on the left. As Ramos is out injured Nacho should get the nod ahead for the center back position and Varane is out due to Covid and so Militao will start again. Carvajal is now back but might play only as a substitute as he lacks game time. So Mendy, Nacho, Militao and Lucas Vazquez should start. Carvajal, Marcelo and Chust should be available as substitutes.

Modric has been a bit slower in the last few games but was always in control and the performance in the last few games have been great. Same goes with Kroos, who has been exceptional. So, Kroos, Casemiro and Modric should start. Isco, Arribas and Blanco should start from the bench. 

The forwards have been poor all season except last two games, they have been wasting many chances in front of the goal.  Hazard is possibly back but might not start and Vinicius should start on the left, being good in the last two games. With Asensio playing well, he should get his chance ahead of Rodrygo. And Benzema should start upfront.  

As there are 5 substitutions available, ZZ should think for more rotations in the second half especially taking into consideration the team's fatigue and injuries for the next games.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Vinicius > Rodrygo

Modric > Valverde

Asensio > Marcelo

Kroos > Isco

Benzema > Mariano

So the formation would be 4 3 3.

The most probable kit to be used for the game will be the home kit!!!

So the final starting 11 will be:

Real Madrid Vs Liverpool: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Liverpool at home in the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium in the Champions League. The last Real Madrid game was against Eibar which was a good game in all departments having to defend on several occasions, it was a good win after some weird weather conditions.

The team rating for the match against Eibar can be found here: Team Rating

Currently Real are a recovering side, with few regulars out but need to win at any cost to remain in the title race. 

Looking at the

Injury list:

1. Hazard
2. Ramos
3. Carvajal

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Lucas Vazquez
2. Mariano
3. Odriozola
4. Kroos
5. Valverde

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• Zidane: "You say Asensio, but it's everyone. Today we can name Militão, Marcelo, Isco. That is why we have to enjoy what we did today because it is not easy. And now to think about what comes next Tuesday, the Champions League."

Other Comments:

• Asensio: "We knew this game was going to be important for us. We knew we had to win to keep our hopes alive. Good win. We had more than enough chances amd we had to be clinical with our finishing. We created a lot of chances and that's the most important thing." 

Squad Updates:

This will be the Fortieth game of the season and Real have been usually inconsistent in the matches and so has been the outcomes, they have had 24 wins, 7 Draws and 8 losses. In the last few games except the last three, the performance has been poor especially in attack and with this ailing team it is not making the run any easier.

Liverpool is a good attacking side and are fine in the defense, so Real will need to be careful in both departments and be ready for their counters.

In the goal Courtois will start, he has been in a good form. He has supported the defense really well but has not received the same from the team and more so with many changes owing to injuries in the defense.

Mendy should start on the left. As Ramos is out injured Nacho should get the nod ahead for the center back position and Varane will start as a center back after the rest. Carvajal is now back but might play only as a substitute as he lacks game time. So Mendy, Nacho, Varane and Lucas Vazquez should start. Carvajal, Marcelo and Militao should be available as substitutes.

Modric has been a bit slow for last few games but was always in control and last few games were great. Same goes with Kroos, who has been exceptional. So, Kroos, Casemiro and Modric should start. Isco, Arribas and Blanco should start from the bench. 

The forwards have been poor all season, they have been wasting many chances in front of the goal.  Hazard is out and Vinicius should start on the left, being good in the last game. With Asensio playing well, he should get his chance ahead of Rodrygo. And Benzema should start upfront.  

As there are 5 substitutions available, ZZ should think for more rotations in the second half especially taking into consideration the team's fatigue and injuries for the next games.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Vinicius > Rodrygo

Modric > Arribas

Nacho > Militao

Asensio > Marcelo

Kroos > Isco

So the formation would be 4 3 3.

The most probable kit to be used for the game will be the home kit!!!

So the final starting 11 will be: