After a rather laborious entry into contention against Stuttgart two weeks ago, Real Madrid are back at it again in this League phase of the brand new formula of
Champions League. And it is in France that the reigning champion is traveling for the first time since he will challenge LOSC this Wednesday evening (kick-off at 9 p.m.).
Carlo Ancelotti will not be able to count on all his strength for this trip to France since Thibaut Courtois has already withdrawn. A big problem for Real, who will have to do without their number 1 goalkeeper and will therefore line up interim Lunin in goal.
Several surprises in the Real Madrid eleven
The good news, on the other hand, concerns Kylian Mbappé. Injured in the thigh, the 2018 world champion was supposed to be on the sidelines for 3 weeks, but he is already back in the Real squad. What reason to consider a tenure on this lawn where he shone so much? This cannot be ruled out. Mbappé could be aligned on the front of Real’s attack. But if Ancelotti does not take risks with his star, it is Rodrygo who should start alongside Vinicus.
The other surprise concerns the animation of Real. The 4-4-2 diamond or the 4-2-3-1 are in balance. Bellingham should assume his role as playmaker, and Valverde, as well as Tchouaméni are expected in the midfield. Militao and Rüdiger will form the central hinge, while Carvajal and Mendy are expected on the sides.
The expected line-up for Real Madrid : Lunin – Carvajal, Militao, Rüdiger, Mendy – Valverde, Tchouaméni, Güler – Bellingham – Rodrygo, Vinicius.
