Probable Real Madrid lineup to face Rayo Vallecano, according to the sports press
The Bernabeu hosts Rayo Vallecano this Saturday at 21:00. The visitors arrive wrapped in many off-field problems and with plenty of absences, up to 6; 4 due to injury and two due to suspension: Fran Perez and Jorge De Frutos, both having seen red against Racing de Santander. The reality for Real Madrid is different. The Champions win has calmed things down and, even though they left Seville empty-handed, the feeling was that they deserved much more. They have also recovered players during the week. Tchouameni had minutes on Tuesday and Endrick returned to the squad, so only four absences remain: Mendy, Militao, Asencio and Thiago Pitarch.
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The goalkeeper spot is in Courtois' hands, and there is no debate and no expectation of any. Even though less than a month of competition has passed, Hujsen and Konate are the ones in charge at the back, although Rudiger has slipped into the odds at several outlets as Dean Hujsen's partner. At full-back, there is no unanimity. The media lean more toward Dumfries instead of Trent and, between Cucurella and Alavaro Carreras, the fight is tighter. In this case, because "Cucu" ended up asking to be substituted with a calf overload and he lacks match sharpness. Valverde is not a guaranteed starter for everyone this time. The captain has played every match, and precisely for that reason, he could be on the bench. If he is, the man tasked with accompanying the Uruguayan raises doubts. Mourinho has split the minutes between Camavinga- 174 minutes played- and Bernardo Silva- 204 minutes-, and it's hard to know what will be going through the Lusitanian's mind. Even more so, knowing that both were on the bench in the Champions League. Guler, fresh after not featuring in Champions due to suspension, has earned his place. The MBV is untouchable.
SER benches Cucurella, Dumfries and Valverde and sees a pivot: Bernardo- Camavinga
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MDThe physical toll suffered on Tuesday in the Champions League could be key for some players to rotate for the first time this season. That could be the case for Fede Valverde. The Uruguayan is the player with the most minutes- 439- apart from Courtois. On Tuesday, he emptied himself out, and perhaps a visit from a Rayo that is not going through its best moment could be the perfect chance to give him a rest. Bernardo Silva and Camavinga, who did not play a single minute due to suspension, could be the ones to run the show in midfield for Madrid. Cucurella also visibly finished tired, and his preseason has been shorter, so he has plenty of room to improve physically, and Mourinho must manage his minutes wisely. If he is not starting, Carreras is his natural replacement and would be the left-back.
Real Madrid XI according to SER: Courtois; Trent, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Camavinga, Bernardo Silva, Bellingham; Arda Guler, Vinicius and Mbappe.
Mundo Deportivo opts for the most repeated lineup so far, with Bernardo Silva and Fede in midfield
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MDUnlike other outlets, for Mundo Deportivo the demanding clash against Inter de Milán might not lead to too many changes in the XI. Real Madrid come off their first league defeat, and losing or drawing could deal a blow to their hopes of keeping pace with FC Barcelona and of trying to reclaim the top spot. Looking at the numbers from Hansi Flick's side, there is little margin for error, so the lineup could be the most repeated so far.
So, Mundo Deportivo gives a lineup made up of: Courtois; Dumfries, Konate, Huijsen, Cucurella; Camavinga, Valverde; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius Junior; Mbappe
Eurosport sees Camavinga as the favorite to partner Valverde
Turning around the anger shown by an important section of madridismo in the last match at the Bernabeu means putting in a strong performance against Beñat San Jose's side. Redeeming themselves and showing that the Whites have a firm claim to win this League is essential. Eurosport believes the best positioned for the full-back spots are Cucurella and Dumfries and that Rudiger will come in for Konate. Hujsen will take the other center-back position. On the other hand, Valverde will step aside and Camavinga and Bernardo Silva will act as holding midfielders. Alongside them, the four tasked with bringing the magic: Bellimgham, Guler, Vini and Mbappe.
The Real Madrid starters for Saturday according to Eurosport are: Courtois; Dumfries, Rudiger, Huijsen, Cucurella; Camavinga, Bernardo Silva, Bellingham; Guler, Vinicius Junior and Mbappe.
MARCA puts "Cucu" and Dumfries at full-back and brings Valverde into the rotation
The captain has racked up a lot of minutes in his legs. Since the midfield rested almost entirely in the last match, it would not be far-fetched for him to be the one sacrificed, and for Camavinga and Bernardo Silva to start. No changes are expected from what was seen on Matchday 4, either in defense or in attack.
MARCA's starters are: Courtois; Dumfries, Konate, Huijsen, Cucurella; Camavinga, Bernardo Silva; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe.
Comuniate considers that Rudiger could be the surprise
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DFDefense is largely an unknown. While the initial proposal is: Dumfries, Rudiger, Hujsen and Cucurella, both Dumfries and Cucurella are risky choices, and Trent and Carreras could take their spots. Fede Valverde starts as the favorite to create play alongside Bernardo Silva, but maybe it's time for the Uruguayan to rest.
Comuniate's XI is: Courtois; Dumfries/ Trent, Rudiger, Huijsen, Cucurella/ Carreras; Valverde, Bernardo Silva, Bellingham; Guler, Vinicius Junior and Mbappe.
Mourinho makes it clear he needs "new energy" in the form of fresh legs
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DLSaturation and the demands of the fixture list force clubs to rotate and measure efforts closely. Despite not giving names, Mourinho has made it clear that there will be surprises against Rayo. "New energy" that he considers necessary. From there, plenty of speculation is possible. Related to this, he was asked about Diomande, but he neither confirmed nor denied that he could be the new addition- or one of them-. The ones who will be there no matter what are Vini and Mbappé. Key for the coach and in the imagination of any fan.
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