Camavinga, the sensation?

In the absence of his teammate from the French team Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga is lined up at number 6 with Real Madrid to challenge Rayo Vallecano this Sunday in La Liga. His performance will be followed closely.

After two matches as a substitute with Real Madrid (during a draw in Seville, 1-1, then the victory in the Clasico against Barça, 1-2), Eduardo Camavinga returned to Carlo Ancelotti’s starting lineup for the match of the 12th day of La Liga against Rayo Vallecano, this Sunday evening (9 p.m.) at the Bernabéu. The French international is lined up in front of the defense since Aurélien Tchouaméni, victim of a stress fracture in one foot, is absent for several weeks.

“Cama” is expected around the corner in this capital derby. Used by his Italian coach as a left-back and relay player since the start of the season, the 20-year-old must take over the role of hub (à la Casemiro) left by Tchouaméni. The former Rennais has all the skills to shine in this position. He had been given responsibility as a 6 for the Rouge et Noir and, above all, he is coming off an excellent match in this role against Braga, in the Champions League.

Luka Modric and Federico Valverde complete the midfield. Jude Bellingham is present in number 10/9 and a half, a week after his sensational double at the Camp Nou, with Vinicius on his left but Joselu at the forefront (at the expense of Rodrygo).