Atletico Madrid Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is the Madrid Derby against Atletico Madrid away from home in the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in the Match day 26. The last Real Madrid game was against Real Sociedad which was an exciting game from the start but unfortunately was a hard fought draw. Without many key players it was a good game without the desirable result.

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

Right now Real are recovering as a side but need to win at any cost so that they are in the title race as the gap is already enough. 

Earlier the home game was a 2-0 win for Real. Last season the fixture was a 0-0 draw.

Looking at the

Injury list:

1. Carvajal
2. Ramos
3. Hazard

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Rodrygo
2. Odriozola
3. Valverde
4. Benzema
5. Marcelo
6. Militao

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• Zidane: "We deserved a lot more, particularly when you look at the chances we created. We didn't put them away, especially in the first half and that could have changed the complexion of the game."

Other Comments:

• Vini:"We’re sad that we didn’t get the victory that we needed. We would have won all five matches going into the derby but we couldn't get that last one, it’s a draw. We have to continue working hard to achieve big things this season.

Squad Updates:

This will be the Thirty fifth game of the season and Real have been really inconsistent in their games and results, they have had 20 wins, 6 Draws and 8 losses. In the last several games the performance has dipped especially in attack and with this ailing squad things are getting complicated as injuries keep piling up.

Atletico is a good in attack but are strong in the defence, so Real will need to be careful in all departments.

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 so many injuries in the defense.

Mendy should start on the left. As Ramos is out after surgery and Militao is just back. Nacho should get the nod ahead of all and Varane will start as the center backs. Carvajal is out again so Lucas Vazquez should fill in. So Mendy, Nacho, Varane and Lucas Vazquez should start.

Modric has been great and with Kroos playing really well both should start. So, Kroos, Casemiro and Modric should start. Isco, Arribas, Valverde and Blanco should start from the bench. 

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

The probable substitutions will be: 

Vinicius > Asensio

Modric > Valverde

Benzema > Hugo Duro/Mariano

Rodrygo > 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:

Real Madrid Vs Real Sociedad: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Real Sociedad at home in the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium in the Match day 25. The last Real Madrid game was against Atalanta which was a boring play at the beginning but was a hard fought win. Without many key players it was a difficult win.

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

Right now Real are a depleted side but need to win at any cost so that they are in the title race as the gap is huge considering rivals have a match in hand. 

Earlier the away game was a 0-0 draw. Last season the fixture was a 3-1 win for Madrid.

Looking at the

Injury list:

1. Rodrygo
2. Carvajal
3. Valverde
4. Ramos
5. Hazard
6. Odriozola
7. Benzema

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Marcelo
2. Militao

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• Zidane: "It cost us to score a goal, but in the end it is a good result. It's an important goal. We did not have a great game, but the important thing is the result."

Other Comments:

• Nacho: “We're putting in good performances and we have to recognize that." 

Squad Updates:

This will be the Thirty fourth game of the season and Real have been really inconsistent in their games and results, they have had 20 wins, 5 Draws and 8 losses. In the last several games the performance has dipped and with this ailing squad things are getting complicated as injuries keep piling up.

Real Sociedad is a very attacking team but are a bit shaky in the defence, but Real will need to be careful in all departments.

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 treatment from the team and more so with so many injuries in the defense.

Mendy should start on the left. As Ramos is out after surgery and Militao is just back. Nacho should get the nod ahead of all and Varane will start as the center backs. Carvajal is out again so Lucas Vazquez should fill in. So Mendy, Nacho, Varane and Lucas Vazquez should start.

Modric has been great and with Kroos playing well both should start. 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 spurning chances in front of the goal. With some improvements in the last games the forwards will try for some continuity but with injuries its complicated. Hazard is out and Vinicius should start on the left. Asensio should start on the Right and with Benzema out and Mariano out of favor Isco should start upfront as false 9. 

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

The probable substitutions will be: 

Asensio > Mariano

Modric > Blanco

Isco > Hugo Duro

Vinicius > Arribas

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:

Atalanta Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Atalanta away from home in the Gewiss Stadium in the UCL first leg. The last Real Madrid game was against Valladolid which was a boring play but after the lead it was full control. Without many key players it was a boring win.

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

Right now Real are depleted but need to win at any cost so that they keep their chance alive in the competition. 

Looking at the

Injury list:

1. Rodrygo
2. Carvajal
3. Valverde
4. Ramos
5. Hazard
6. Odriozola
7. Marcelo
8. Benzema
9. Militao

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. None

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• Zidane: ''An important victory, we added 3 points but we have to continue and only think about ourselves, not about the others. We are well, we have not conceded for 3 games and that is the work of everyone in the team"

Other Comments:

• Courtois: "You have to respond and help the team. I’m happy with my performance and with the team's for getting all 3 points."

Squad Updates:

This will be the Thirty third game of the season and Real have been fairly inconsistent in their games and results, they have had 19 wins, 5 Draws and 8 losses. In the last several games the performance has dipped  and with this thin squad things are getting complicated as injuries keep piling up.

Atalanta is a very attacking team but are fragile in the defence, so Real will need to be careful in all departments.

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 treatment from the team and more so with so many injuries in the defense.

Mendy should start on the left. As Ramos is out after surgery, Militao is out as well. Nacho should get the nod ahead of all and Varane will start as the center backs. Carvajal is out again so Lucas Vazquez should fill in. So Mendy, Nacho, Varane and Lucas Vazquez should start.

Modric has been great and with Kroos playing well both should start. 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 spurning chances in front of the goal. With some improvements in the last games the forwards will look for continuity but with injuries its complicated. Hazard is out and Vinicius should start on the left. Asensio should start on the Right and with Benzema out Mariano 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.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Asensio > Isco

Modric > Blanco

Mariano > Hugo Duro

Vinicius > Arribas

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:

Valladolid Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Valladolid away from home in the Jose Zorrilla Stadium in the La Liga match day 24. The last Real Madrid game was against Valencia which was a good play after a long time. Carvajal returned and then went out injured. The team looked in control throughout the game.

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

Right now Real need to win at any cost so that they close the gap at the top. 

Earlier in the season Real won 1-0 at home but there were several chances missed. Last year Real won this fixture 0-1

Looking at the

Injury list:

1. Rodrygo
2. Carvajal
3. Valverde
4. Ramos
5. Hazard
6. Odriozola
7. Marcelo

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Militao
2. Isco
3. Lucas Vazquez

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• Zidane: “I’m happy for Mendy because he has recently arrived, he can still improve a lot and I am happy to see that offensively he can contribute. The other day he scored a great goal, today too but it got canceled by one foot. He suits us well.”

Other Comments:

• Toni Kroos: "Injuries? Yes, we are very concerned that we have lost so many important players due to injuries."

Squad Updates:

This will be the Thirty second game of the season and Real have been fairly inconsistent in their games and results, they have had 18 wins, 5 Draws and 8 losses. In the last several games the performance has dipped except the last game and with this thin squad things are getting complicated as injuries keep piling up.

Valladolid is also having their own struggle.

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 treatment from the team and more so with so many injuries in the defense.

Mendy should start on the left. As Ramos is out after surgery Militao might return but Nacho should get the nod ahead of him again and Varane will start as the center backs. Carvajal is out again so Lucas Vazquez should fill in. So Mendy, Nacho, Varane and Lucas Vazquez should start.

Modric has been good and with return of Kroos both should start. So, Kroos, Casemiro and Modric should start. Marvin, Isco, Arribas and Valverde should start from the bench. 

The forwards have been poor all season, they have been spurning chances in front of the goal. With some improvements in the last game the forwards will look for continuity. Hazard is out and Vinicius should start on the left. Asensio should start on the Right and Benzema upfront. And Mariano 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.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Asensio > Isco

Modric > Blanco

Lucas Vazquez > Marvin

Mariano > Hugo Duro

Vinicius > Arribas

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:

Benzema OUT <> Mariano IN

 

Real Madrid Vs Valencia: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Valencia at home in the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano in the La Liga match day 23. The last Real Madrid game was against Getafe which was a decent play after a makeshift team with players playing on unrecognized positions started clicking in the second half. After scoring the goal they looked very comfortable.

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

Right now Real need to win at any cost so that they get their respect back and take revenge of last time around, and the gap at the top is already huge. 

Earlier in the season Valencia won 4-1 but there were several controversies in the game. Last year Real won this fixture 3-0

Looking at the

Injury list:

1. Rodrygo
2. Ramos
3. Hazard
4. Odriozola
5. Marcelo
6. Militao

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Carvajal
2. Isco
3. Lucas Vazquez
4. Valverde

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• Zidane: "It’s a good win. It’s two wins in a row and we all needed it."

Other Comments:

• Benzema post-game: "That was a good goal. Good croos from Vini and it ended up at the back of the net. We played with a lot of belief and it's always a difficult game vs Getafe. We just have to be concentrated on our game, there's still a long way to go."

Squad Updates:

This will be the Thirty first game of the season and Real have been fairly inconsistent in their games and results, they have had 17 wins, 5 Draws and 8 losses. In the last several matches the performance has dipped and with this thin squad things are getting complicated as injuries keep piling.  

Valencia is having their own struggle.

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 treatment from the team.

Mendy should start on the left. As Ramos is out after surgery Militao might return but Nacho should get the nod ahead of him and Varane will start as the center backs. Carvajal should be fit by this week's game, he should start on the right. So Mendy, Nacho, Varane and Carvajal should start. But if Carvajal is taken out due to relapse of the injury, it would be Mendy, Nacho, Varane and Marvin.

Modric has been a bit off his usual best and with Kroos returning after his suspension both should start. So, Kroos, Casemiro and Modric should start. Marvin, Isco, Arribas, Lucas Vazquez and Valverde should start from the bench. 

The forwards have been poor all season, they have been spurning chances in front of the goal. With some improvements in the last game the forwards will look for continuity. Hazard is out and Vinicius should start on the left. Asensio should start on the Right and Benzema upfront. So Lucas Vazquez and Mariano 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.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Asensio > Lucas Vazquez

Modric > Blanco/Arribas

Carvajal > Marvin

Benzema > Mariano

Vinicius > Arribas

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 Getafe: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Getafe at home in the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano in the La Liga match day 1. This match is a postponed match from first week. The last Real Madrid game was against Huesca which was a poor overall play except for some bright display for the result, which was a comeback win. 

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

Right now Real need to win at any cost so that they get their respect back, the gap at the top is already huge. 

Last year this fixture was a 1-0 win for Real.

Looking at the

Injury list:

1. Rodrygo
2. Ramos
3. Hazard
4. Odriozola
5. Valverde

Suspended:

1. Kroos

Just recovered:

1. Carvajal
2. Isco
3. Lucas Vazquez

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• Zidane: "Very satisfied with the whole game, not just the victory, but how we achieved the result. Fighting, with character. It was important to win today, very important."

Other Comments:

• Varane: “Today was not easy. But today the character of the team has been seen. We had control of the game and the faith to win.''
  
• Now Zidane and Nacho have recovered from COVID and will be fairly active.

Squad Updates:

This will be the Thirtieth game of the season and Real have been fairly inconsistent in their performances and results, they have had 16 wins, 5 Draws and 8 losses. In the last few matches the performance has dipped to the lowest of the season and with this thin squad things are getting complicated.  

Getafe had dipped this season but were on the up last few games except for the last game where they ended with 10 men.

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 return favor from the team.

Mendy should start on the left. As Ramos is out after surgery Militao might return but Nacho should get the nod ahead of him and Varane will start as the center backs. Carvajal should be fit by this week's game, he should start on the right. So Mendy, Nacho, Varane and Carvajal should start. But if Carvajal is taken out due to relapse of the injury, it would be Mendy, Nacho, Varane and Militao.

Modric seemed too tired and as Kroos is out. So, Isco, Casemiro and Modric should start. Marvin, Valverde and few youth squad members should start from the bench. 

The forwards have been poor all season, they have been spurning several chances in front of the goal. With some improvements in the last game the forwards will look for continuity. Hazard is out and Vinicius should start on the left. Asensio should start on the Right and Benzema upfront. So Lucas Vazquez and Mariano 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 fitness.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Asensio > Lucas Vazquez

Modric > Blanco/Arribas

Isco > Blanco/Arribas

Benzema > Mariano

Vinicius > Marvin

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:

Militao OUT <> Marcelo/Marvin IN

Huesca Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Huesca away from home in the  Estadio El Alcoraz in the La Liga match day 22. The last Real Madrid game was against Levante which was a Shameful result after bad play and poor referring decisions. 

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

These matches which should be easy have been tough for Real, now that Atletico are 10 points ahead and Barcelona ahead as well its a no brainer that Real cannot falter again. 

We have already won at home against Huesca this season 4-1.

Looking at the

Injury list:

1. Rodrygo
2. Nacho

Suspended:

1. Militao

Just recovered:

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

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• None.
  

Other Comments:

• Now Zidane has recovered from COVID and will be taking charge.

Squad Updates:

This will be the Twenty nineth game of the season and Real have been really inconsistent in their performances, they have had 15 wins, 5 Draws and 8 losses. In the last few matches the performance has dipped to the lowest of the season.  

Huesca had also been inconsistent but have won their last game away.

In the goal Courtois will start, he has been in a decent form. He has supported the defense really well but has not got the return favor from the team.

Mendy should start on the left. Ramos and Varane will start as the center backs. Carvajal should be fit by this week's game he should start on the right. So Mendy, Ramos, Varane and Carvajal should start. With the amount of errors leading to goal and penalty conceded real is really weak in this department.

Modric and Kroos have been fine, Casemiro has not been great but without any depth he is the only option. So, Kroos, Casemiro and Modric should start. Isco, Valverde and few youth squad members should start from the bench. 

The forwards have been poor all season, they have been spurning several chances in front of the goal. With some improvements in the last game the forwards will look for continuity. Hazard should start on the left, though he has some discomfort and did not train in the first session. Asensio should start on the Right and Benzema upfront. So, Vinicius, Lucas Vazquez and Mariano 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 fitness.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Asensio > Lucas Vazquez

Modric > Blanco/Arribas

Kroos > Isco

Benzema > Mariano

Hazard > Vinicius

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:

Vinicius IN <> Hazard OUT

Nacho IN <> Ramos OUT

Odriozola IN <> Carvajal OUT