The 20th day of La Liga continues with Real Madrid hosting Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium (kick-off 4:15 p.m., match to follow on FM). Average since the start of the season, the Madrilenians are nevertheless second in the Championship with 43 points and can take control in the event of success this Sunday. Opposite, Las Palmas is fighting to maintain its position. 14th with 22 points, the Canary Islands club is only three points ahead of Espanyol Barcelona, first relegated.
For this meeting, Carlo Ancelotti must cope without Vinicius Jr, Modric, Tchouaméni or even Camavinga. He opts for a 4-3-3 with Asencio in central defense and Fran Garcia on the left, for the benefit of Mendy. In the middle, Ceballos accompanies Valverde and Bellingham while in front of Mbappé, the only Frenchman lined up, is supported by Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo. Opposite, Diego Martinez's men are also arranged in 4-3-3 with Cillessen in goal. Herzog and McKenna form the central hinge while in front Fabio Silva is accompanied by Sandro Ramirez and Moleiro.
The official compositions:
Real Madrid : Courtois – Lucas Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Fran Garcia – Ceballos, Valverde, Bellingham – Brahim Diaz, Mbappé, Rodrygo.
Las Palmas: Cillessen – Suarez, Herzog, McKenna, Marmol – Javi Munoz, Alex Munoz, Rodriguez – Sandro Ramirez, Silva, Moleiro.