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:

Athletic Bilbao Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Athletic Bilbao away from home in the San Mames in the La Liga match day 37. The last Real Madrid game was against Granada which was a good display in the all departments but had very controversial referring.

The team rating for the match against Granada 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 home game was a 3-1 Win. And last season this fixture was a 0-1 win.

Looking at the

Injury list:

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

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Marcelo
2. Varane
3. Kroos

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• Zidane: “Marcelo had some discomfort, we didn't want to risk him. Miguel and Marvin played a very good game, we started well from the beginning and we deserve this victory.”

Other Comments:

• Courtois: "We have to keep winning and hope that Atletico drop points, that is all we can do."

Squad Updates:

This will be the Fifty first game of the season and Real have been inconsistent in the matches and the results speak for themselves, they have had 29 wins, 12 Draws and 9 losses. In the last few games the performance has been poor bar the last one especially in mid-field and with this recovering team it is not making the run any easier.

Athletic are a good side and are good in attack, 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 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. Miguel, Nacho, Militao and Odriozola will start. Marcelo 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! So, Modric and Kroos should start along with Casemiro. Isco 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 Valverde will start on the right. And Benzema should start upfront.  Mariano, Asensio, 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 > Asensio

Kroos >  Blanco

Nacho > Varane

Benzema > Rodrygo/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:

Update: Kroos OUT <> Rodrygo IN (Kroos unavailable due to Covid protocols)

Valverde moves to Midfield and Rodrygo in attack.

Granada Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Granada away from home in the Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes in the La Liga match day 36. The last Real Madrid game was against Sevilla which was a good display in the all departments but very controversial referring decisions provided two goals to Sevilla and a Draw.

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

Currently Real are a ailing 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 home game was a 2-0 Win. And last season this fixture was a 1-2 win.

Looking at the

Injury list:

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

Suspended:

1. None

Just recovered:

1. Mendy

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• Zidane: “At the end? I was very angry. The hand-ball rule is not consistent.”
 

Other Comments:

• Modrić: "We are still alive in the title race. It was an unfortunate incident to concede the penalty. It was bad luck for us. We weren't as good in the game in the 1st half. We did everything possible to win the game. We're ok physically."

Squad Updates:

This will be the Fiftieth game of the season and Real have been inconsistent in the matches and the results, they have had 28 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 it any easier.

Granada are a good side and are good in attack, 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 it is getting tough.

Mendy should start on the left . As Ramos is not available and Varane is also injured, Nacho and Militao will start. Carvajal is also out injured. So, Odriozola should start. Mendy, Nacho, Militao and Odriozola should start. Marcelo and Miguel should be available as substitutes.

Modric have been poor and looked slow in the last few games but he has been exceptional before that. Kroos has been great! 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/Miguel

Kroos >  Blanco

Benzema/Asensio > Rodrygo

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 OUT <> Miguel IN

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

Chelsea Vs Real Madrid: The Starting 11

The upcoming match is against Chelsea away from home in the Stamford Bridge stadium in the Champions league. The last Real Madrid game was against Osasuna which was a fine display in all departments but lack of clinical finishing, it was a well fought win.

The team rating for the match against Osasuna 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 advance. 

Earlier the home game was a 1-1 Draw. 

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. Modric

Practiced:

The rest of the players are available for selection. 

Skipped Practice:

• None

Coach Comments:

• Zidane: "It feels great. It was a hard-fought victory. We had many chances to score in the first half. When you go 45' with so many chances and without scoring it's easy to get frustrated or stressed. But we were patient and kept on playing. And the goal came in the end."

Other Comments:

• Militão: "I had 2 chances in the first half and finally I scored. It was an important goal. We try to do things well in all games. I think we did well, we were just missing something in front of goal but we did things well in the 2nd half and got 2 goals."

Squad Updates:

This will be the Forty eighth game of the season and Real have been pretty inconsistent in the matches and so have been the results, they have had 28 wins, 11 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 the going any easier.

Chelsea are a good side and are good in attack and fine in 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 fine 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 tougher.

Marcelo should start on the left in absence of Mendy, who could play as a substitute if he is available post recovery from his injury. As Ramos is returning he will start. Nacho should start along with Militao and Varane. Carvajal is out again. So Marcelo, Varane, Militao, Nacho and Ramos should start. Odriozola, Mendy and Miguel should be available as substitutes.

Modric and Kroos have been off pace and looked tired but with the rest in the last game should be ready to go back to their usual best. So, Kroos and Modric should start along with Casemiro. Isco, Arribas, Valverde and Blanco should be available on the bench.

The forwards have been poor all season, Hazard is back and will start and Vinicius should start from the bench. And Benzema should start upfront.  Asensio, Mariano, Rodrygo and Vinicius 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: 

Hazard > Vinicius

Modric > Valverde

Marcelo > Mendy/Asensio

Nacho/Varane > Rodrygo

Kroos > Mariano/Isco

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:

Marcelo OUT <> Mendy IN, subject to fitness of Mendy.

Varane OUT <> Vinicius/Rodrygo 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