Rodrygo Goes will retain his spot in the Real Madrid starting lineup when they host Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night.
Real Madrid will be eager to continue the recent winning run when they welcome Sevilla to the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night. Xabi Alonso has a new issue to worry about ahead of his side’s latest fixture.
Brahim Diaz is the latest absentee after joining Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations. Meanwhile, Dani Carvajal (knee), Trent Alexander-Arnold (thigh), and Eder Militao (hamstring) remain in the treatment room. Additionally, Alvaro Carreras and Endrick will serve suspensions this weekend.
Alonso is sweating over the fitness of Raul Asencio (illness), Eduardo Camavinga (ankle), David Alaba (muscle), Antonio Rudiger (overload), Federico Valverde (overload), and Ferland Mendy (muscle). Meanwhile, during his pre-match press conference, Alonso did not provide fitness updates on any players. However, the Spanish tactician discussed Rodrygo’s recent form.
The Real Madrid manager said, “It’s been wonderful to see what he’s given us in the last two games, the performance and the balance he’s given us. He’s got good control and gives continuity to the game.”
“He’s a good team player both between the lines and in tight spaces. We have to get the ball to him; we want to be more consistent in that. Rodrygo can play in all three positions, right, centre and left, it depends on the needs we have. He’s in a good moment, and I’m very happy for him. He deserves it.”
Thibaut Courtois will replace Andriy Lunin between the sticks, with Real Madrid lining up in a 4-3-3 formation in front of him against Sevilla on Saturday. The backline will feature Federico Valverde, Raul Asencio, Dean Huijsen, and Fran Garcia.
As for the midfield unit, Arda Guler will line up alongside Aurelien Tchouameni and Jude Bellingham in the middle of the park. Finally, Kylian Mbappe will lead the line for the home side against Sevilla, with Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior being the two wide attackers. So, Dani Ceballos and Franco Mastantuono will be backup options on the bench for Los Blancos.
Predicted Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Fran Garcia; Guler, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Junior