Real Madrid Vs Valladolid: The Starting 11

  

The upcoming match is against Valladolid at home in the La liga match day 4. Real Madrid will play their first home match of the season. The last Real Madrid game in the league against Real Betis was a thrilling one goal win after a comeback. 

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

Looking at the 

Injury list:

1. Mariano
2. Marcelo
3. Kroos

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Asensio
2. Hazard
3. Lucas Vazquez

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• A lot can happen till 5th October.

Other Comments:

• All players are training, Hazard and Asensio might not be fully fit to start but will play some minutes

Squad Updates:

This will be the third game of the season and Real have been missing several opportunities in the previous games, the game is very important. Madrid need to win this at any cost to get the confidence back, especially for the attack.

Valladolid has a good attack and last season drew this fixture 1-1 , 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 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 on the right is also a certainty. So Mendy, Varane, Ramos and Carvajal should start. Defence was good except for some switching off leading to the goals in the last game. So, the defence will have to be very careful especially against a fast attack of Valladolid.

Modric was really good in the last game, and controlled the game after coming off the bench. Valverde put a man of the match performance and Kroos was subbed due to injury. So it is going to be Modric, Casemiro and Valverde in the middle. Casemiro will be needed to stuff  up the Valladolid counters, but he has to pull up his socks as he has not been his usual self in the last few games. And Valverde will be required to support the attack on the flank.

The forwards have recovered from injuries but Hazard and Asensio might not be fully fit to start. So, Vinicius is the only option on the left. Benzema will be the main striker. Isco will start on the diamond support role. So Vinicius, Benzema and Isco should start, and Hazard, Jovic, B Mayoral, Rodrygo, Lucas Vazquez and Asensio 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 > Hazard

Modric > Ødegaard 

Valverde > Rodrygo/Asensio

Isco > Rodrygo/Asensio

Benzema > Jovic/Mayoral, seems very unlikely though

So the formation would be 4 3 1 2.

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

So the final starting 11 will be:

Real Betis Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

 

The upcoming match is against Real Betis away from home in the La liga match day 3. Real Betis are 2nd on the leader-board after two games, winning both of them and Real are yet to win in their La liga campaign. The last Real Madrid game in the league against Real Sociedad was a goal less draw. 

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

Looking at the 

Injury list:

1. Mariano

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Asensio
2. Isco
3. Hazard
4. Lucas Vazque

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• The only thing missing from the last game was a goal. 
• A lot can happen till 5th October.

Other Comments:

• All players are training, Hazard and Asensio might not be fully fit to start. 

Squad Updates:

This being the second game of the season and missing the opportunity to win the previous game the game is very important, Madrid need to win this at any cost.

Betis away has been a difficult fixture generally, especially for Madrid, so they have to be extra carefull.

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

Marcelo  and Mendy are both available, but Mendy was solid last game and should get the nod ahead this time again. Ramos and Varane will start as the center backs, there is no doubt. Carvajal on the right is also a certainty. So Mendy, Varane, Ramos and Carvajal should start. Defence was solid last game but there were few errors in the last few minutes. So, the defence will have to be very careful especially against a fast attack of Betis.

Modric was really good in the last game, but was unable to create many chances and should be seen as a substitute. So it is going to be Kroos, Casemiro and Valverde in the middle. Casemiro will be needed to hold off the Betis attack and Valverde to support the attack on the right flank, which was a missing piece in the last game. Ødegaard and Modric will be on the bench and will come handy in the second half. 

The forwards have recovered from injuries but Hazard and Asensio might not get the go ahead to start. So, Vinicius is the only option on the left. Benzema will be the main striker. Rodrygo will start on the right. So Vinicius, Benzema and Rodrygo should start, and Jovic, Lucas Vazquez and Asensio 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: 

Rodrygo > Asensio

Mendy > Marcelo

Valverde > Ødegaard 

Kroos > Modric

Benzema > Jovic/Mayoral, seems very unlikely though

So the formation would be 4 3 3.

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

So the final starting 11 will be:

Real Sociedad Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Real Sociedad away from home in the La liga match day 2. Real Sociedad are 6th on the leader-board after one game and Real are yet to start their campaign. The first Real Madrid match of La Liga 2020-21 against Getafe was postponned. 

This game might see Ødegaard, who was the star for Real Sociedad last seasion start against them.

This being the first game for Real Madrid, they will go cautious. 

Looking at the 

Injury list:

1. Mariano
2. Asensio
3. Hazard
4. Isco

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Jovic

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• . To be decided

Other Comments:

• James, Bale are not with Real Madrid anymore.
• Courtois will wear no 1, Asensio will get the jersey no 11 and Vinicius will wear the no 20 this season. 

Squad Updates:

This being the first game of the season and with few injuries in place the best options are as follows.

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

Marcelo  and Mendy are both available , but Mendy might get the nod ahead this time. Ramos and Varane will start as the center backs. Mendy would start on the left and Carvajal on the right. So Mendy, Varane, Ramos and Carvajal should start. Defence was solid last season but there were few errors in the last few games. So, the defence will have to be very careful.

Modric was really good in the last few games and is more likely to start. So it is going to be Kroos, Casemiro and Modric in the middle. Ødegaard and Valverde will be on the bench and will come handy in the second half. 

The forwards have several injuries. Vinicius is the only option on the left in Hazard's absence. Benzema will be the main striker. Rodrygo will start on the right. So Vinicius, Benzema and Rodrygo should start, and Jovic, Lucas Vazquez and Rodrygo 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: 

Rodrygo > Lucas Vazquez

Mendy > Marcelo

Modric > Ødegaard 

Kroos > Valverde

Benzema > Jovic/Mayoral

So the formation would be 4 3 3.

The third kit will be used in the first game!!!

So the final starting 11 will be:

Manchester City Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Manchester City away from, their season ended with 81 points and 2nd on the EPL where as Real Madrid ended up as the La Liga champions.Manchester has a 2-1 goal advantage and given the scenario Real can not take any risks but go for a win and that too with a 2 goal margin.

First I would like to see the 

Injury list:

1. Mariano

Suspended:

1. Ramos

Just recovered:

1. Hazard
2. Nacho
3. Marcelo

Practiced:

The whole team except Mariano is available and is practicing including Bale and James.

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• . To be decided

Other Comments:

• James has asked not to be selected for the previous games and might not get call up.
• Five substitutions are to be allowed in all the remaining matches in the current season 2019/20.

Squad Updates:

This match is a do or die for Real Madrid now. And they have to win with 2 goals to be through or score at least two goals and win to force extra time. This is going to be a war.

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

Ramos misses out due to suspension. So Militao and Varane will start as the center backs. Marcelo would start on the left and Carvajal on the right. So Marcelo, Varane, Ramos and Carvajal should start. Defence has been in fine form but there were few errors in the last few games. So, the defence will have to be very careful. Marcelo is given precedence due to his attacking and goal scoring prowess.

All the mid-fielders are available now but James might opt out to play like last few games. Modric was really good in the last few games and might start ahead of Valverde who should come as a substitute in the second half. So it is going to be Kroos, Casemiro and Modric in the middle. Valverde and Isco will be on the bench and will come handy in the second half. 

The forwards have been in good shape  as well but still did not convert many chances. was not fully fit in the last few games but given the gravity of the game should start. So, Hazard should start on the left and Asensio on the right and Vinicius and Rodrygo should come as changes. So Hazard, Benzema and Asensio should start, and Jovic, Bale, Vinicius, Lucas Vazquez and Rodrygo should be on the bench.

As there are 5 substitutions available, ZZ should think for more rotations in the second half to take advantage of the slowing defence.

The probable substitutions will be: 

Asensio > Rodrygo

Vinicius > Hazard

Valverde > Modric

Kroos > Isco

Marcelo > Mendy

Benzema > Bale/Jovic

Carvajal > Lucas Vazquez

So the formation would be 4 3 3.

So the final starting 11 will be:

Leganes Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

La Liga Title Prediction: CLICK HERE

The upcoming match is against Leganes away from home in the La liga match day 38. Leganes are 18th on the leader-board and Real are the CHAMPIONS of La Liga 2020 and have an unassailable 7 points lead over Barcelona on the league table. This game is very important for Leganes and Real needs to prove their dominance now. Madrid can relax a bit but can get Benzema to Pichichi with 3 goals.

Real Madrid had won 5-0 at home in the first leg.

Looking at the 

Injury list:

1. Marcelo
2. Reiner Jesus

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Hazard
2. Nacho

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• . To be decided

Other Comments:

• James has asked not to be selected for the game against Athletic Bilbao and has not been selected since..

Squad Updates:

This match is dead rubber for Real Madrid now. But they will try to score as many as possible to show their supremacy.

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

Marcelo misses out due to injury. So Ramos and Varane will start as the center backs. Mendy would start on the left and Carvajal on the right. So Mendy, Varane, Ramos and Carvajal should start. Defence has been in fine form but there were few errors in the last few games. So, the defence will have to be very careful.

All the mid-fielders are available now but James might opt out to play like last few games. Modric was really good in the last game but may be rested. So it is going to be Kroos, Casemiro and Valverde in the middle. Modric and Isco will be on the bench and will come handy in the second half. 

The forwards have been in good shape but still did not convert more chances. Hazard started the last game, he was not great but was starting to look good. Vinicius got his short break and should start on the left and Asensio on the right as Rodrygo started the other night. So Vinicius, Benzema and Asensio should start, and Jovic, Bale, Hazard, Lucas Vazquez and Rodrygo 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: 

Asensio > Rodrygo/Lucas Vazquez

Vinicius > Hazard

Valverde > Modric

Kroos > Isco

Benzema > Bale/Jovic

So the formation would be 4 3 3.

So the final starting 11 will be:

Real Madrid Vs Villarreal: The Starting 11

La Liga Title Prediction: CLICK HERE

The upcoming match is against Villarreal at home in the La liga match day 37. Villarreal are 5th on the leader-board and Real are 1st and just 4 points more than Barcelona on the league table. This game is the most important game now, and has the potential to decide the title, Madrid can not take any risk and will have to win at all costs if they want to make sure that the league title is theirs.

Real Madrid had drawn 2-2 away from home in the first leg.

Looking at the 

Injury list:

1. Marcelo
2. Reiner Jesus
3. Mariano

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Hazard
2. Nacho

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• . To be decided

Other Comments:

• James has asked not to be selected for the game against Athletic Bilbao and has not been selected since.
• Jovic has taken the third COVID test which turned out negative and has trained with the team. Ready for the final two matches.

Squad Updates:

This match is can decide the title for Real Madrid, Real has a margin of just 4 points and there are 2 games in hand, it could still get tricky for both teams. Real has to be very cautious in selecting the team, more so with several injuries and fatigue setting in for some players. They will try to get all the 3 points at any cost.  

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

Marcelo misses out due to injury. So Ramos and Varane will start as the center backs. Mendy would start on the left and Carvajal on the right. So Mendy, Varane, Ramos and Carvajal should start. Defence has been in fine form but there were few errors and last game also an error led to a goal. So, the defence will have to be very careful.

All the mid-fielders are available now but James might opt out to play like last few games. Modric was really good in the last game. So it is going to be Kroos, Casemiro and Modric in the middle. Valverde and Isco will be on the bench and will come handy in the second half. With matches coming thick and fast these substitutions will play a key role in maintaining the fitness of the team and avoiding fatigue.

The forwards have been in good shape but still did not convert many chances except in the last game, it is going to be a difficult decision for ZZ. Vinicius got his short break and should start on the left and Asensio on the right. So Vinicius, Benzema and Asensio should start, and Jovic, Bale, Hazard, Lucas Vazquez and Rodrygo 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: 

Asensio > Rodrygo/Lucas Vazquez

Vinicius > Hazard

Modric > Valverde

Kroos > Isco

Benzema > Bale/Jovic

So the formation would be 4 3 3.

So the final starting 11 will be:

Granada Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

La Liga Title Prediction: CLICK HERE

The upcoming match is against Granada away from home in the La liga match day 36. Granada are 9th on the leader-board and Real are 1st and just 4 points more than Barcelona on the league table. This game is the most important game now, and has the potential to decide the league, Madrid can not take any risk and will have to win at all costs if they want to make sure that the league title is theirs.

Real Madrid had won 4-2 at home in the first leg.

Looking at the 

Injury list:

1. Marcelo
2. Reiner Jesus

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Hazard
2. Nacho

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• . To be decided

Other Comments:

• James has asked not to be selected for the game against Athletic Bilbao. 

Squad Updates:

This is a title deciding match for Real Madrid, Real has a margin of just 4 points and there are 3 games in hand, it could get tricky for both teams. Real has to be very cautious in selecting the team, more so with several injuries and fatigue setting in for some players. They will try to get all the 3 points at any cost.  

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

Ramos and Carvajal will be back after the suspension but Marcelo misses out due to injury. So Ramos and Varane will start as the center backs. Mendy would start on the left and Carvajal on the right. So Mendy, Varane, Ramos and Carvajal should start. Defence has been in fine form but there were few errors which were not taken full advantage of in the past few games. So, the defence will have to be very careful.

All the mid-fielders are available now but James might opt out to play like last few games. Modric was really good in the last game. So it is going to be Kroos, Casemiro and Modric in the middle. Valverde and Isco will be on the bench and will come handy in the second half. With matches coming thick and fast these substitutions will play a key role in maintaining the fitness of the team and avoiding fatigue.

The forwards have been in good shape but still did not convert many chances except in the last game, it is going to be a difficult decision for ZZ. Asensio and Rodrygo played well, Hazard came back from injury and played for some minutes, but ZZ will not start him as a caution. Vinicius got his short break and should start on the left. So Vinicius, Benzema and Asensio should start, and Jovic, Mariano, Bale, Hazard, Lucas Vazquez and Rodrygo 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: 

Asensio > Rodrygo/Lucas Vazquez

Vinicius > Hazard

Modric > Valverde

Kroos > Isco

Benzema > Mariano/Bale/Jovic

So the formation would be 4 3 3.

So the final starting 11 will be:

Real Madrid Vs Alaves: The Starting 11

La Liga Title Prediction: CLICK HERE

The upcoming match is against Alaves at home in the La liga match day 35. Alaves are 15th on the leader-board and Real are 1st and just 4 points more than Barcelona on the league table. This game is the most important game now, and has the potential to decide the league, Madrid can not take any risk and will have to win at all costs if they want to make sure that the league title is theirs.

Real Madrid had won 1-2 away in the first leg.

Looking at the 

Injury list:

1. Nacho
2. Reiner Jesus

Suspended:

1. Ramos
2. Carvajal

Just recovered:

1. Lucas Vazquez
2. Jovic

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• James has asked not to be selected for the game against Athletic Bilbao. 

Other Comments:

• Game play against Athletic Bilbao was not bad but conversion was poor, the team needs to step up. 

Squad Updates:

This is a crucial match for the league title as the margin is just 4 points and next games are tricky for both teams, Real has to be very cautious in selecting the team and go all guns blazing to get all the 3 points.  

In the goal Courtois will start, he has been in a good form and needs to keep this up.

Ramos is not available, So Militao and Varane will start as the center backs, and Ramos will get some rest. Mendy would start on the right in place of unavailable Carvajal. It wont be ideal but this is a better option considering no other defender is available.  Marcelo should be the one to start on the left. . So Marcelo, Militao, Varane and Mendy should start. Defence has been in fine form but there were few errors which went unpunished in the last few games. So, the defence will have to be very careful and more so with the absence of Ramos and Carvajal.

All the mid-fielders are available now but James might opt out like last time. Modric was good last game and played the full 90 minutes and should be rested and Valeverde should be go to option instead of Modric. So it is going to be Kroos, Casemiro and Valverde in the middle. Modric and Isco will be on the bench and will come handy in the second half. With matches coming so frequently these substitutions will be key in maintaining the fitness and avoiding fatigue.

The forwards have been in good shape but still did not convert many chances, it is going to be a difficult decision for ZZ. Hazard was rested last game as a caution and might come as a substitute. Vinicius got he short break and should start on the left. So Vinicius, Benzema and Asensio should start, and Jovic, Mariano, Bale, Hazard, Lucas Vazquez and Rodrygo 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: 

Asensio > Rodrygo/Lucas Vazquez

Vinicius > Hazard

Valverde > Modric

Kroos > Isco

Benzema > Mariano/Bale/Jovic

So the formation would be 4 3 3.

So the final starting 11 will be:

With the squad update: 

No Marcelo, so Mendy goes to Left Back position and Lucas Vazquez will start in the Right Back position.