After two consecutive draws against Rayo Vallecano (0-0) and Elche (2-2), Real Madrid travels to Girona for the 14th day of La Liga with the objective of regaining the lead in the standings. Xabi Alonso has selected a group of 22 players, obviously including Kylian Mbappé and the expected return of Antonio Rüdiger, absent since mid-September due to an ischio injury. Franco Mastantuono is also back after overcoming his pubalgia problems, but he is not expected to start the match.
On the other hand, Asensio will not be able to accompany the group, still affected by a flu condition, and the absences of Huijsen, Carvajal and Alaba leave the Madrid defense weakened. Éder Militão and Thibaut Courtois are restored and available, thus offering Xabi Alonso more options to try to come away with the three points against the first relegation. The French Aurélien Tchouaméni, Ferland Mendy and Eduardo Camavinga are also there.
