Possible Real Madrid lineup for matchday 6, according to the sports press
The Real Madrid will look to consolidate themselves against Elche (Tuesday 21:30) at the top of the table and put pressure on FC Barcelona, who are leading the standings on their own and play their match against Racing de Santander 24 hours later.
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It is the third match in a week for Mourinho's men. The Portuguese coach gave rest to several of his players last Saturday, and that could be a big clue to his intentions ahead of the clash with the Elche side, although next up is nothing less than a trip to the Metropolitano and the first truly tough test of the season: Atletico Madrid. Last year, the Atletico home was witness to the start of the team's steep slide, and this year they want to avoid at all costs a defeat as bitter as that one. Mourinho has to weigh all this up and take it into account, and perhaps opt to rest some of the ever-present players who have accumulated the most minutes and were on the pitch against Rayo, such as Fede Valverde and Bellingham. There are only three players in the white treatment room - and they are expected to be out for a while: Mendy, Militao and Rodrygo.
Most outlets point to the fact that Álvaro Carreras has built up momentum to start at left-back ahead of Cucurella and that Yan Diomande will string together his second consecutive start. There are plenty of doubts over the centre-back pairing, but there is unanimity about Konaté's presence.
Sport Ilustrated benches Cucurella and expects Huijsen to return to the centre of the defence
Álvaro Carreras2.120.000€+120.000€?
DF
Huijsen6.740.000€+450.000€?
DFCarreras wants to make up for a first season at Real Madrid that went from more to less. The signing of 'Cucu' demanded a forceful response on the pitch from the Galician, and it is arriving. On paper, Álvaro is still a substitute, but the competition for the left-back spot is more alive than ever.
Dean Huijsen rested on Saturday, but he has been the usual dance partner of Konaté.
Real Madrid XI according to Sport Ilustrated: Courtuois; Dumfries, Konaté, Hujsen, Carreras; Fede Valverde, Bernardo Silva; Bellingham, Diomande, Vinicuid and Mbappé.
Eurosport goes with the same 11 protagonists as the previous matchday
Diomande16.300.000€+100.000€?
DLReal Madrid signed off with a second half against Rayo Vallecano, far from what is expected of an all-out title contender, but they won, scoring four goals, which is what really counts in football. In addition, the match at Martínez Valero is important, but it is the prelude to something much bigger; it is inevitable to be looking sideways at the next league fixture. Elche could be a suitable opponent for Diomande to start and get more minutes under his belt, since barring a surprise, Güler will return to the XI on Sunday.
Eurosport starting XI: Courtuois, Carreras, Rüdiger, Konaté, Carreras; Fede Valverde, Tchouameni; Bellingham, Diomande, Vinicius and Mbappé.
AS sees Huijsen, Cucurella, Trent and Güler returning
Arda Güler11.780.000€-30.000€?
MDMourinho has tweaked the back line in practically every match. The latest one, the Spanish internationals experienced it from the bench, just like Trent, who has had less of a role than both of them up to now, and just like Güler, who came on with 18 minutes left. The Turk was key to improving the image of a Real Madrid that looked very sluggish at many moments. He was and is proving to be decisive. Cucurella is the theoretical starter at left-back despite the big contribution of Carreras against Rayo - goal and assist-. The midfield, according to AS, will be the same. The break for Bellingham, Vinicius and Mbappé seems like it will have to wait.
The 11 chosen by AS to start are: Courtuois, Cucurella, Huijsen Konaté, Carreras; Fede Valverde, Bernardo Silva; Bellingham, Güler, Vinicius and Mbappé.
Comuniate picks Trent ahead of Dumfries and Rüdiger ahead of Konaté
Alexander-Arnold4.230.000€+440.000€?
DF
Rüdiger2.630.000€-270.000€?
DFDespite the fact that Mourinho is surprising us with some decisions, Comuniate's bet is that the Portuguese will go all out up front in Elche. Diomande did not take the chance he had on Saturday, and in the little time Arda Güler had, he showed why the right flank should be reserved for him. The Turk changed the face of the white club and gained even more ground in the battle with Diomande for the spot. The midfield chosen is the one anyone could have imagined at the start of the season and that has been delayed by the Frenchman's injury. A Tchouameni-Valverde pivot, although Camavinga has plenty of options to start alongside Valverde. As the attacking midfielder, Bellingham. The defence is the line that is changing the most. Trent and Dumfries look set to share the minutes and, even though the Englishman starts this time, Dumfries is being and seems set to be the one with the biggest role in the season. Cucurella, who did not start at the Bernabéu, points to returning to the XI. Rüdiger, for his part, is the fourth centre-back, but a high-level substitute for Huijsen or Konaté. That is why he could be the option chosen so that Konaté can rest and be fresh for Sunday.
Comuniate's Real Madrid XI: Courtuois, Trent, Rüdiger, Hujsen, Cucurella; Fede Valverde, Tchouameni; Bellingham, Güler, Vinicius and Mbappé.
Mourinho's press conference clears up some doubts
Tchouaméni4.880.000€+10.000€?
MDThe specific name he has been most direct about has been Aurélien Tchouameni. The Frenchman will get minutes, just like in the last two matches. The talk about Diomande is starting to take on a different tone: he sees him as ready, 'he lacks nothing', Mou said. But he also acknowledged the huge competition he faces. As for the BMV, he has it clear: if there are no last-minute issues, the three of them will play. The same goes for Fede Valverde. The captain was substituted as a precaution and nothing prevents him from once again leading the XI that will take the field tomorrow at the start against Elche.
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