Valencia Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Valencia at a neutral stadium in Saudi Arabia which is the Semi Final of the Supercopa, currently they are at 6th and Real are 2nd on the leader-board. Being a semi final this is very crucial, Madrid is not going to take any risks this time.

First I would like to see the 

Injury list:

1. Asensio
2. Hazard

Suspended:

1. None 

Just recovered:

1. James
2. Marcelo
3. Lucas Vazquez

Practiced:

Asensio and Hazard continue with their recovery processes. James, Marcelo and Lucas Vazquez are back with the team.

Skipped Practice:

None

Coach Comments:

• Nothing specific

Other Comments:

• Bale and Benzema are not traveling.

Squad Updates:

Update: No Bale or Benzema in the traveling squad. Reason for the missing stars is injury to both, making them unavailable for the games.

This is a crucial game for the Supercopa title, and it is a knockout game. Ramos is now available , so Ramos and Varane should be seen in the starting 11 and as Marcelo had a muscular injury and just returned he should make into the starting line up.  So Marcelo, Ramos, Varane and Carvajal will start. Defence has been good and expected to prevent the occasional errors those have led to the goals.

In the goal Courtois will start, having got a few good games in the past, things look definitely positive.

All the four super mid-fielders are doing great, Modric, Kroos, Valverde and Casemiro. And now Isco is added to that there are 5 options for three starters. So, it is going to be Casemiro, Kroos and Valverde. Modric will come as a substitute as he has played the full la liga game. Isco will be seen as a starter on the attacking trident on the left flank instead of the mid field.

As Hazard has been injured Isco, Bale, Vinicius and Rodrygo are the go to options. So, Isco, Jovic and Rodrygo should start in absence of Bale and Benzema. And will have  Vinicius, James and Brahim as substitutes depending on the work rate of others.

So the final starting 11 will be:

Getafe Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Getafe away from home, currently they are at 6th and Real are 2nd on the leader-board. With 2 points less than Barcelona Madrid is not going to take any risks this time.

First I would like to see the 

Injury list:

1. Asensio
2. Hazard

Suspended:

1. Ramos (5 yellow cards) 

Just recovered:

1. James
2. Marcelo
3. Lucas Vazquez

Practiced:

Asensio and Hazard continue with their recovery processes. James, Marcelo and Lucas Vazquez are back with the team.

Skipped Practice:

None

Coach Comments:

• Nothing specific

Other Comments:

• The game is very important and will prepare for the next game of Supercopa as well and with Ramos not available Varane and Militao are certain to start.

Squad Updates:

This is a crucial game for La Liga title race, with all the teams neck to neck. There is no Ramos available due to accumulation of 5 yellow cards, so Militao and Varane should be seen in the starting 11 and as Marcelo had a muscular injury and just returned he should miss making into the starting line up and Mendy should start.  So Mendy, Militao, Varane and Carvajal will start. Defence has been good and expected to prevent the occasional errors those have led to the goals.

In the goal Courtois will start, having got a few good games in the past, things look definitely positive.

All the four super mid-fielders are doing great, Modric, Kroos, Valverde and Casemiro. And now Isco is added to that there are 5 options for three starters. So, it is going to be Casemiro, Kroos and Valverde. Modric will come as a substitute and will be seen as a starter for the next Valencia game in three days' time. Isco will be seen as a starter on the attacking trident on the left flank instead of the mid field.

As Hazard has been injured Isco, Bale, Vinicius and Rodrygo are the go to options. So, Isco, Benzema and Rodrygo should start. And will have Bale, Vinicius, James and Jovic as substitutes depending on the work rate of others.

So the final starting 11 will be:

Real Madrid Vs Athletic Bilbao: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Athletic Bilbao at home, currently they are at 7th and Real are 2nd of the leader-board. With equal points as Barcelona Madrid is not going to take any risks this time again.

First I would like to see the 

Injury list:

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

Suspended:

1. Casemiro (5 yellow cards) 

Just recovered:

1. James

Practiced:

Asensio, Hazard and Lucas Vázquez continue with their recovery processes. James is back with the team.

Skipped Practice:

None

Coach Comments:

• Nothing specific

Other Comments:

• With the rest provided to Vinicius and short time play for Rodrygo, both are hot to start. Same goes for Modric as well.

Squad Updates:

This is a crucial game for La Liga title race, with all the teams neck to neck. With Varane back playing regularly we will have him in the starting 11 and as Marcelo has a muscular injury he should miss and Mendy the only available option, he should start.  So Mendy, 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, having got few good games in the past, things look definitely positive.

All the four super mid-fielders are doing great, Modric, Kroos, Valverde and Casemiro. Casemiro is on 5 yellow cards, and will not be available. So, it is going to be Modric, Kroos and Valverde. 

As Lucas Vazquez and Hazard have been injured Isco, Bale, Vinicius and Rodrygo are the go to options. As Bale and Isco played bulk of the game.  So, Vinicius, Benzema and Rodrygo should start. and will have Bale, Isco, James and Jovic as substitutes depending on the work rate of others.

So the final starting 11 will be:

Barcelona Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is the el clasico against Barcelona away from home, currently they are at 1st and Real are 2nd of the leader-board. With equal points as Barcelona Madrid is not going to take any risks this time again.

First I would like to see the 

Injury list:

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

Suspended:

1. None 

Just recovered:

1. James

Practiced:

Asensio, Hazard and Lucas Vázquez continue with their recovery processes. James is back with the team.

Skipped Practice:

None

Coach Comments:

• Nothing specific

Other Comments:

• With the rest provided to Casemiro, he will certainly start.

Squad Updates:

This is a crucial game for La Liga title race, with all the teams neck to neck. With Varane back playing regularly we will have him in the starting 11 and as Marcelo has a muscular injury he should miss and Mendy having not played against Valencia should start.  So Mendy, 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, having got few good games in the past, things look definitely positive.

All the four super mid-fielders are doing great, Modric, Kroos, Valverde and Casemiro. Casemiro is on 4 yellow cards, but its not going to matter as he will be available fresh after being rested against Valencia. So, it is going to be Casemiro, Kroos and Valverde. 

Isco will be seen as a substitute and so will be Modric for Valverde or Kroos depending on the score line.

As Lucas Vazquez and Hazard have been injured Bale, Vinicius and Rodrygo are the go to options. So, Vinicius, Benzema and Rodrygo should start. and will have Bale, James and Jovic as substitutes depending on the work rate of others.

So the final starting 11 will be:

Valencia Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Valencia away from home, currently they are at 8th 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. Lucas Vazquez
3. Hazard
4. Marcelo

Suspended:

1. Mendy 

Just recovered:

1. Nacho, James

Practiced:

Asensio, Hazard and Lucas Vázquez continue with their recovery processes. James combined work in the gym and out on the pitch. Bale is back with the team.

Skipped Practice:

None

Coach Comments:

• Nothing specific

Other Comments:

• With the rest given to Bale, it is time for him to start.

Squad Updates:

This is a crucial game for La Liga title race, with all the teams neck to neck. With Varane back playing regularly we will have him in the starting 11 and as Marcelo has a muscular injury he should miss and Mendy has a red card so Nacho should start. Odriozola played during the mid-week game in Champions league and so it provided much needed rest to Carvajal. So Nacho, 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, having got some rest with Areola playing one game, things look definitely positive.

All the four super mid-fielders are doing great, Modric, Kroos, Valverde and Casemiro. As Casemiro is on 4 yellow cards, he will be rested and try to be available for El clasico. So, it is going to be Valverde, Kroos and Modric. 

Isco has played during the Brugge game and will make way for Bale, Isco will be seen as a substitute and Casemiro for Modric or Kroos depending on the score line.

As Lucas Vazquez and James have been injured and Vinicius has played full 90 minutes, he should rest. So, Bale, Benzema and Rodrygo should start. and will have Vinicius, Brahim and Jovic as substitutes depending on the work rate of others.

So the final starting 11 will be:

Club Brugge Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Club Brugge away from home, currently they are 3rd and Real are 2nd on the leader-board. With already qualified to the next round, ZZ will give rest to few of the starters and give chance to non starters and may run a few experiments.

First I would like to see the 

Injury list:

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

Suspended:

1.     None 

Just recovered:

1. Nacho

Practiced:

Asensio, James, Hazard and Lucas Vázquez continue with their recovery processes. Bale has joined the group.

Skipped Practice:

None

Coach Comments:

• Nothing specific

Other Comments:

• Bale will play and there might be several experiments.

Squad Updates:

This is a crucial game for preparation for next few games, with all the teams neck to neck. As Marcelo is injured and Mendy is red carded for La Liga and will miss the next game, he should certainly start. Ramos might get some rest, as this match is of less importance and so should Varane. So Mendy, Nacho, Militao and Odriozola will start. This will give game time to all and provide options for experiment.

In the goal Areola will start, and Courtois will rest for next matches.

All the four super mid-fielders are doing great, Modric, Kroos, Valverde and Casemiro. This game might give ZZ to provide rest to Casemiro and start Modric, Isco and Valverde. And have Casemiro and Kroos as substitute.

As Lucas Vazquez and James have been injured and Rodrygo should start on right but its a good chance to give Brahim Diaz a chance. So, Vinicius, Jovic and Brahim should start. and will have Bale, Rodrygo and Benzema as substitutes depending on the work rate.

So the final starting 11 will be:

Real Madrid Vs Espanyol: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Espanyol at home, currently they are at 19th 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. Hazard
5. Marcelo

Suspended:

1.     None 

Just recovered:

1. Nacho

Practiced:

Asensio, James, Hazard and Lucas Vázquez continue with their recovery processes. Bale combined work in the gym and out on the pitch.

Skipped Practice:

None

Coach Comments:

• Nothing specific

Other Comments:

• There is some doubt on Bale, he might be ready in time for a substitute but not in the starting 11.

Squad Updates:

This is a crucial game for La Liga title race, with all the teams neck to neck. With Varane back practicing regularly we will have him in the starting 11 and as Marcelo has a muscular injury he should miss and Mendy should start. So Mendy, 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, having got some rest with Areola playing one game, things look definitely positive.

All the four super mid-fielders are doing great, Modric, Kroos, Valverde and Casemiro. As Casemiro is on 4 yellow cards, he will start and try to be available for El clasico. So, it is going to be Casemiro, Kroos and Modric. 

Isco will start again as Bale is not fully fit, Bale will be seen as a substitute and Valverde for Modric or Kroos depending on the score line.

As Lucas Vazquez and James have been injured and Rodrygo should start. So, Isco, Benzema and Rodrygo should start. and will have Vinicius, Bale and Jovic as substitutes depending on the work rate.

So the final starting 11 will be:

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: