Deprived of all its central defenders (!), Real Madrid faces Girona, its runner-up in La Liga, with a central hinge made up of Aurélien Tchouaméni and Dani Carvajal, this Saturday at the Bernabéu (6:30 p.m.).
Already deprived of Eder Militao (since the start of the season) and David Alaba (forfeited for the rest of the year), Real Madrid completely lost its two other defenders before the clash at the top against Girona, its runner-up with two points less, this Saturday at the Bernabéu (kick-off at 6:30 p.m., live on beIN Sports 2). After Nacho’s withdrawal, Casa Blanca announced Antonio Rüdiger’s muscle injury a few hours before kick-off!
The Merengues are thus playing against the surprising Catalan formation with a central hinge composed of Aurélien Tchouaméni and Dani Carvajal. The French international started his third match of the season in central defense, but each time he was associated with Rüdiger, a professional and particularly reassuring central defender. This time, his partner is an aging right back of 1.73 m…
Last Sunday, for the derby against Atlético (1-1), Carvajal had already started in the center, alongside Nacho. This 100% Spanish central hinge did not prove to be very reliable and the second city completely missed the Colchoneros equalizer scored in the 93rd minute by Marcos Llorente. Carlo Ancelotti had no choice but to keep Carvajal in line…
Lucas Vazquez is therefore established on the right side of the Madrid defense, while Ferland Mendy and Eduardo Camavinga are aligned respectively at the left side and number 6 positions. In the offensive sector, fortunately for Real, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius and Rodrygo are well present.
The lineup of Real Madrid: Lunin – Vazquez, Carvajal, Tchouaméni, Mendy – Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos – Bellingham – Rodrygo, Vinicius.
