Showing posts with label October. Show all posts
Showing posts with label October. Show all posts

Real Madrid Vs Huesca : The Starting 11

 The upcoming match against Huesca at home in the La liga match day 8. Real Madrid will play their fourth home match of the season. The last Real Madrid game was against Borussia Mönchengladbach which was a unlucky draw, this was one of the revival performances of the team after a mis-firing first half. 

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

This is going to be a crunch tie, as Real have suffered their first loss at home in two seasons from a promoted side. Real have no option but to win this for themselves and to keep their title chances kicking.

Last year this fixture was not played.

Looking at the

Injury list:
  1. Mariano
  2. Ødegaard
  3. Carvajal
  4. Odriozola
  5. Nacho
Suspended:
  1. None

Just recovered:

  1. Hazard
Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:
  • None
Coach Comments:
  • The team showed character.
Other Comments:
  • With no regular right back option available junior squad members are also possible to be included.

Squad Updates:



This will be the ninth game of the season and Real have been inconsistence in all departments. In the last game forwards were misfiring and conversion was an issue even after creating several chances. Forwards are mis-firing, defence is in disarray, and mid field is not always alert. This game is very important and would decide who would remain on the top of the table. Madrid needs to win this at any cost, given that they had a very poor October month.

Huesca has a good structure and their counters are very efficient. So, Real will have to be very careful.

In the goal Courtois will start, he has been leaking goals in the last few games even though his form has been fairly good, his coordination with the defence is a bit of problem.

Marcelo should start on the left even when his form has been poor as Mendy has been playing full 90 mins every 2 days. And his performance  in the last game was really bad as per his standards. Ramos and Varane will start as the center backs, there is no doubt in it. Carvajal, Odriozola and Nacho suffered injuries and now Lucas Vazquez should be the favorite to start on the right. So Marcelo, Varane, Ramos and Lucas Vazquez should start. Defence has been in shambles after the international break.

Modric has been good but is unable to find the link up play with other mid fielders. The last few games have been disastrous for the mid field with complete chaos and lack of coordination leading to goals. Real needs to get the control back, which they did in the last two games but were unable to convert the chances. And on the break led to goals due to lack of structure. It will be the old guards again. Kroos, Casemiro and Modric will start. And Valverde and Isco might start from the bench.

The forwards have been mis-firing for the second season now. Benzema has been better especially in the second half of the last game, Jovic has shown some sparks but is generally lost. Vinicius is the only one who shows some promise but his last game was very poor. Now Hazard is also available but  Vinicius should start again on the left and Benzema upfront, and Rodrygo should start on the right providing some rest to Asensio.

As there are 5 substitutions available, ZZ should think for more changes in the second half.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Vinicius > Hazard
Kroos/Casemiro > Valverde
Modric > Isco
Rodrygo > Asensio
Benzema > Jovic, seems very unlikely though

So the formation would be 4 3 3.

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







So the final starting 11 will be:









Borussia Mönchengladbach Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match against Borussia Mönchengladbach is an away game in the Champions league match day 2. The last Real Madrid game was against Barcelona which was a good performance after a rough patch. This was welcome win after disastrous games against Cadiz and Shaktar both resulting in losses. 

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

This is the second game of the group stage and Real have no option but to win this for their fans and for themselves and to keep their chance of progression alive.

Looking at the

Injury list:
  1. Hazard
  2. Ødegaard
  3. Carvajal
  4. Odriozola
  5. Nacho
Suspended:
  1. None

Just recovered:

  1. Ramos
Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:
  • None
Coach Comments:
  • To be updated
Other Comments:
  • With no regular right back option available junior squad members are also possible to be included.

Squad Updates:




This will be the second game of the Champions league season and Real had one good performance after two poor performances just before this match. Forwards are still mis-firing, defence is recovering from the in disarray, and mid field is now looking better. This game is very important and would decide the chances of progressing to next round. Madrid needs to win this at any cost.

Mönchengladbach has a good attack and their counters are good. So, Real will have to be very careful.

In the goal Courtois will start, he has been leaking goals in the last few games even though his form has been good. 

Mendy has to start on the left as Marcelo has been pathetic Lucas Vazquez will start on the right due to lack of any regular right backs.  Ramos and Varane will start as the center backs, there is no doubt in it. So Mendy, Varane, Ramos and Lucas Vazquez should start. Defence has been in shambles after the international break but the signs of improvement are visible.

Modric has been good but his fitness is a bit of worry but should be seen as a starter in this game. Real needs to get the control back in the mid field. Casemiro was not great in all the previous games, he needs to improve more. Valverde, Casemiro and Modric will start. And Kroos and Isco might start from the bench.

The forwards have been mis-firing even now, Benzema has been poor and need to improve. Vinicius should start again. With the lack of options it will be Asensio on the right, Vinicius on the left and Benzema upfront.

As there are 5 substitutions available, ZZ should think for more rotations in the second half.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Vinicius > Hazard
Valverde > Isco
Asensio > Rodrygo
Modric > Kroos
Benzema > Jovic, seems very unlikely though

So the formation would be 4 3 3.

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








So the final starting 11 will be:










Barcelona Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match against Barcelona is an away game in the La liga match day 7. Real Madrid will play their fourth away match of the season. The last Real Madrid game was against Shaktar Donetsk which was a poor loss, this was the worst performance of the team after disastrous game against Cadiz both resulting in losses. 

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

This is the first Clasico of the season and Real have no option but to win this for their fans and for themselves and to keep their title chance alive.

Last year this fixture was a 0-2 win.

Looking at the

Injury list:
  1. Mariano
  2. Hazard
  3. Ødegaard
  4. Carvajal
  5. Odriozola
Suspended:
  1. None

Just recovered:

  1. Ramos
Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:
  • None
Coach Comments:
  • Anything can happen till 5th Oct
Other Comments:
  • With no regular right back option available junior squad members are also possible to be included.

Squad Updates:



This will be the seventh game of the season and Real have been two poor performances just before this match. Forwards are mis-firing, defence is in disarray, and mid field is missing. This game is very important and would decide who would remain on the top of the table. Madrid needs to win this at any cost.

Barcelona has a good attack and their counters are great on the left. So, Real will have to be very careful.

In the goal Courtois will start, he has been leaking goals in the last few games even though his form has been good. 

Marcelo has to start on the left as Mendy will start on the right due to lack of any regular right backs.  Ramos and Varane will start as the center backs, there is no doubt in it. Carvajal and Odriozola both suffered injuries and now Mendy should be the favorite to start on the right. So Marcelo, Varane, Ramos and Mendy should start. Defence has been in shambles after the international break.

Modric has been good but is unable to find the link up play with other mid fielders. The last two games have been disastrous for the mid field with complete chaos and lack of coordination. Real needs to get the control back. It will be the old guards again. Kroos, Casemiro and Modric will start. And Valverde and Isco might start from the bench.

The forwards have been mis-firing for the second season now. Benzema has been poor, Jovic has shown some sparks but is generally lost. Vinicius is the only one who shows some promise. With the lack of options it seems Valverde will start on the right, Vinicius on the left and Benzema upfront.

As there are 5 substitutions available, ZZ should think for more rotations in the second half.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Vinicius > Rodrygo
Valverde > Asensio
Kroos/Modric > Isco
Benzema > Jovic, seems very unlikely though

So the formation would be 4 3 3.

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







So the final starting 11 will be:








Real Madrid Vs Shaktar Donetsk: The Starting 11

   


The upcoming match is against Shaktar Donetsk at home in the first match of Champions league group stage. The last Real Madrid game was against Cadiz which was a 0-1 loss, first in 2 seasons. The performance of the team was a dismal one. 

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

Looking at the 

Injury list:
  1. Mariano
  2. Marcelo
  3. Odriozola
  4. Carvajal
  5. Hazard
  6. Ødegaard
Suspended:
  1. None
Just recovered:
  1. Militao
Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:
  • None
Coach Comments:
  • There was a lot missing in the last game.
Other Comments:
  • To be updated.
Squad Updates:





This will be their first European game of the season and Real have been missing several opportunities in the previous games, the last game's performance was really pathetic. They were unable to pass the ball properly and kept losing the possession too many times, which led their first loss. So, this game is very important. Madrid need to win this at any cost.

Shaktar has a very good attack and are yet to lose any game in the Ukranian league, so Real will have to be extra careful.

In the goal Courtois will start, he has been in a good form in the last games and needs to keep the same going.

Marcelo was poor in the last game, Mendy will be the option on the left.Ramos and Varane will start as the center backs, though Ramos had a knee injury bur should be ready by the time game starts. Carvajal and Odriozola are both injured and so on the right either Nacho or Militao are the options for ZZ. So Mendy, Varane, Ramos and Militao should start. Defence was good except for some switching off leading to the goals in the last few games. This time defence has to be very careful especially against a fast attack of Shaktar.

Modric seemed exhausted in the last game, but should be fit for this game. Valverde was good among the bad ones last game and should start. Kroos was poor but played almost 90 minutes and will start again. Casemiro is a certain especially with a shoddy defence. So it is going to be Modric, Casemiro, Kroos and Valverde in the middle. 

In the attack Hazard is missing and it will be too early for him to start even if he is fit. So, Vinicius is the only option on the left but after is poor performance last game might cause Jovic to come in his place to have a front two. Benzema will be the main striker. So this time ZZ will go for a front two of Jovic and Benzema.

As there are 5 substitutions available, ZZ should think for more rotations in the second half.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Jovic/Benzema > Vinicius
Mendy > Marcelo 
Valverde/Modric > Rodrygo/Asensio
Kroos > Isco

So the formation would be 4 4 2.


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









So the final starting 11 will be:










Real Madrid Vs Cadiz: The Starting 11

    

The upcoming match is against Cadiz at home in the La liga match day 6. Real Madrid will play their second home match of the season. The last Real Madrid game in the league against Levante was a good performance but was full of missed chances, which they managed to win 0-2

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

Last year this fixture was not played as Cadiz are newly promoted.

Looking at the

Injury list:
  1. Mariano
  2. Courtois
  3. Hazard
  4. Militao
  5. Carvajal
  6. Odriozola
Suspended:
  1. None

Just recovered:

  1. Asensio
  2. Lucas Vazquez
Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:
  • None
Coach Comments:
  • To be updated.
Other Comments:
  • Several players will return from international duty. Some will have less than 3 days rest.



Squad Updates:




This will be the fifth game of the season and Real have missed several good opportunities in the previous games, this game is very crucial. Madrid needs to win this at any cost to get the confidence back with several players missing due to injury.

Cadiz has won two away games and have a 100% away record and 100% clean sheet record in the away games. So, Real will have to be extra careful.

In the goal Lunin will start as Courtois is injured . This will be his first game and he will need to be extra careful.

As Mendy wont be able to practice more than once, Marcelo will be the first choice. Ramos and Varane will start as the center backs, there is no doubt in it. With Carvajal and Odriozola both being injured Nacho should be the option on the right. So Marcelo, Ramos, Varane and Nacho should start. Defence was good except for some switching off leading to the goal scoring chances in the last game, we were saved by Courtois in the goal. So, the defence will have to be very careful especially when Courtois is not available.

Modric was really good in the last game, and controlled the game but would need more time to recover, hence should start on the bench and come on as a substitute in the second half. Valverde was equally good and with better recovery should start again but might start from the bench as would be traveling from South America. And  Ødegaard is also likely to start from the bench. Isco having practiced more with the squad should get the nod to start and Kroos having the one getting most rest is likely to start. So it is going to be Kroos, Casemiro and Isco in the middle. Casemiro will be needed to support the defence against the attacks in absence of the regulars. And Isco will be required to support the attack on the flank with Asensio.

The forwards have recovered from injuries except for Hazard. Asensio will start on the right, Vinicius on the left and Benzema will be the main striker. So Vinicius, Benzema and Asensio should start, and  Jovic, Rodrygo and Lucas Vazquez should be on the bench.

As there are 5 substitutions available, ZZ should think for more rotations in the second half.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Vinicius > Rodrygo
Kroos > Ødegaard/Modric
Isco > Modric/Valverde 
Asensio > Lucas Vazquez
Benzema > Jovic
Casemiro > Valverde 

So the formation would be 4 3 3.


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









So the final starting 11 will be:







Levante Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

   

The upcoming match is against Levante is away from in the La liga match day 5. Real Madrid will play their third away match of the season. The last Real Madrid game in the league against Valladolid was a lucky win , after several misses winning 1-0 was very much welcome. 

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

Last year this fixture was a 1-0 loss.

Looking at the

Injury list:
  1. Mariano
  2. Kroos
  3. Hazard
  4. Militao
  5. Carvajal
  6. Odriozol
Suspended:
  1. None

Just recovered:

  1. Asensio
  2. Lucas Vazquez
Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:
  • B Mayoral
Coach Comments:
  • Anything can happen till 5th Oct
Other Comments:
  • With no regular right back option available junior squad members are also possible to be included.

Squad Updates:




This will be the fourth game of the season and Real have been mis-firing in the previous games, this game is very important. Madrid needs to win this at any cost to get the confidence back for the low scoring forwards.

Levante has a good attack and their counters are solid. So, Real will have to be extra careful.

In the goal Courtois will start, he has been in a good form in the last few games and needs to keep the same going.

Marcelo is injured, Mendy was solid last game and should get the nod this time again. Ramos and Varane will start as the center backs, there is no doubt in it. Carvajal and Odriozola both suffered injuries and now Nacho should be the favorite to start on the right. So Mendy, Varane, Ramos and Nacho should start. Defence was good except for some switching off leading to the goals scoring chances in the last game. So, the defence will have to be very careful especially against a fast counter attack of Levante.

Modric was really good in the last game, and controlled the game after coming off the bench but might be rested and should start from the bench. Valverde put a great performance and Kroos was subbed due to injury. So it is going to be Ødegaard, Casemiro and Valverde in the middle. Casemiro will be needed to stuff  up the Levante counters, especially with a make-shift defence. And Valverde will be required to support the attack on the flank.

The forwards have recovered from injuries except for Hazard. So, Asensio should start on the right. So, Vinicius is the only option on the left. Benzema will be the main striker. . So Vinicius, Benzema and Asensio should start, and Isco, Jovic, Rodrygo and Lucas Vazquez should be on the bench.

As there are 5 substitutions available, ZZ should think for more rotations in the second half.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Vinicius > Rodrygo
Ødegaard > Modric
Valverde > Isco
Asensio > Lucas Vazquez
Benzema > Jovic, seems very unlikely though

So the formation would be 4 3 3.

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









So the final starting 11 will be:









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