Real Madrid picks up their LaLiga campaign after a ten-day break for international fixtures, returning to action on Sunday against Real Valladolid. The recent setback came with a 2-1 loss to Barcelona at Camp Nou, a result that narrowed the title race and left Madrid needing strong showings to keep pace with the leaders.
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Madrid, dealing with defensive injuries
Ahead of the match, Carlo Ancelotti has to cope with notable absences in the defense. Nacho Fernández has just finished an international duty with Spain, while Ferland Mendy picked up a soleus injury and will be sidelined for several weeks. David Alaba, fully fit, could start on the left, with Eduardo Camavinga ready to fill in if needed. On the right, Lucas Vázquez may be used to give Dani Carvajal a rest following his international duties with Spain. Antonio Rüdiger and Éder Militão are expected to partner at center-back, with Thibaut Courtois in goal.
In a bid to rotate less during a packed schedule, Carletto could refresh the lineup ahead of the Copa del Rey semifinals against Barcelona next Wednesday at Camp Nou. Dani Ceballos and Aurélien Tchouaméni are among the expected starters, while Toni Kroos or Luka Modrić might start on the bench. With Fede Valverde carrying a bit of fatigue from the international window, Rodrygo Goes or Marco Asensio could join Karim Benzema and Vinícius Júnior in a dynamic front line.
The visitors, Valladolid, with several injury concerns
For Valladolid, under coach Jose Rojo, nicknamed Pacheta, the mission is to climb out of the relegation zone, but several players are unavailable. Sergio Escudero, Darwin Machís, and Anuar Mohamed are sidelined by injury, while Javi Sánchez misses the game due to suspension. Canadian striker Cyle Larin is listed as a doubt after recovering fitness. In response, Valladolid could field a five-man defense to protect the midfield with Monchu, Roque Mesa, and Álvaro Aguado behind a frontline that may feature Oscar Plano and Larin or Gonzalo Plata. Goalkeeper duties could be shared between Sergio Asenjo and Jordi Masip.
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LINEUPS OF REAL MADRID VS. REAL VALLADOLID
Real Madrid (1-4-3-3): Courtois; Lucas Vázquez, Militao, Rudiger, Alaba/Camavinga; Dani Ceballos, Tchouaméni, Kroos/Modric; Rodrygo/Asensio, Benzema, Vinícius
Real Valladolid (1-5-3-2): Sergio Asenjo/Masip; Ivan Fresneda, El Yamiq, Hongla, Joaquin Fernández, Olaza; Monchu, Roque Mesa, Álvaro Aguado/Kike Pérez; Oscar Plano and Cyle Larin/Gonzalo Plata
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As of kickoff, exact squad selections and formations are under discussion by the coaching staff and will be confirmed closer to the start time by official sources.
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