Possible Real Madrid XI for Matchday 11, according to media
The Real Madrid travel to Santander to face Racing (Sunday 16:15), in the first of three consecutive away matches before another international break.
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The match arrives at the sweetest moment for the Whites; buoyed by the surge of their comeback in the Champions and the assault on the Camp Nou. The results and the image they have shown this month have put them back as firm contenders for everything. In addition, the schedule from now until the end of the year is relatively kind for those of Mourinho to keep this momentum. Needless to say, nothing should be taken for granted. The Racing de Santander at home is another story. So much so that the 11 points they have collected so far have all been at home. What is more, the Madrid have dropped points in two of their five matches away from the Bernabeu.
On the sporting side, the absences remain Mendy, Asencio and Rodrygo. Courtouois has shaken off the flu and has worked normally throughout the week, so we will see him back on the pitch. Despite the fact that Lunin was up to the task in Barcelona, he is the one chosen by all the sports media. Valverde, fortunately, has no serious injury, but he is dealing with muscle discomfort that, as Mourinho has confirmed, will keep him on the bench. Protecting the charrua is key to avoiding bigger problems. That opens the door again at right-back for Dumfries. It is the choice of everyone, just like Cucurella and Konaté are. Only between Huijsen and Rüdiger is there some doubt about who will take the final spot in the defensive line. Bernardo Silva came out of the Barça match very reinvigorated and is in everyone’s thinking to occupy the double pivot alongside Tchouameni. Vinicius 's suspension is still in force, so the attack will be identical to the previous matchday: Bellingham, Güler, Diomande and Mbappé.
Eurosport predicts just one change - and it is a must - from the Clasico
Dumfries2.980.000€?
DF
Alexander-Arnold1.270.000€-160.000€?
DFTrent arrived to take on the right-back role that Carvajal performed to perfection for countless years. The Englishman was very inconsistent; Carvajal left, and this summer the decision was made to bring in another player to cover the obvious gaps that were still there. Dumfries was an opportunity in the market, and in a short time he won the starting spot, but there was still some buzz around the player. He convinced, but he did not win over. Mourinho, looking to get it right and following the steps of Ancelotti or Xabi Alonso, put Valverde to play in that position and in just one match he convinced and won over. The captain brings together all the good of Trent and Dumfries - attack and verticality, and defense and physicality.
His necessary rest puts Dumfries up for another test. There is a lot of noise around Trent , and from England they point out that the Liverpool are considering bringing him back in January. Rumors aside, this changes nothing in Mourinho's plans, who has shown on numerous occasions that the man from the Netherlands is ahead of him.
Eurosport XI: Courtuois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Cucurella; Tchouameni, Bernardo Silva, Bellingham; Güler, Diomande and Mbappé.
Sport Ilustrated copies Eurosport
Konaté5.900.000€+120.000€?
DF
Cucurella7.100.000€+720.000€?
DFThe Clasico has brought back the best Cucurella. It was a nightmare for Lamine Yamal and a blessing for Real Madrid. It showed why he was signed. So much so that the back-and-forth he has maintained with Carreras over these months seems to have come to an end. Konaté is the other defensive figure who is untouchable. Huijsen is very close to being so. His improvement compared to last season is undeniable. He has been the usual one, and Rüdiger is his quality backup. The German will keep coming into the rotation, but Dean seems to be turning into the centre-back who will lead the White back line in the future.
Bellingham16.230.000€+150.000€?
MD
Arda Güler12.500.000€-1.330.000€?
MDIn midfield, balance in build-up has arrived by pairing Tchouameni and Bernardo Silva. Physicality and technique. As the more advanced players, Bellingham and Güler are making the difference. In what you can see, and in what you cannot. Diomande and Mbappé are on course to become a headache for the entire league, and for Europe too. They should be, and they will be.
Sport Ilustrated’s 11 starters: Courtuois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Cucurella; Tchouameni, Bernardo Silva, Bellingham; Güler, Diomande and Mbappé.
MARCA benches Huijsen. Rüdiger, to the spotlight
Rüdiger2.630.000€-330.000€?
DF
Huijsen5.390.000€+310.000€?
DFRüdiger has left his physical problems behind and is one of the dressing-room leaders. He has managed to understand and fully accept his new role, and when he is on the pitch he continues to put in brilliant performances. His role is not a minor one; he brings experience and veteran know-how and complements Huijsen or Konaté very well. MARCA points to the German being in the starting XI and Huijsen resting after the physical toll of playing around 90 outstanding minutes against Barça.
Alongside him, MARCA has Cucurella, Konaté and Dumfries. In the double pivot, Bernardo Silva and Tchouameni. By taking Güler out of the middle, the Turk will attack down the right flank once again, Yan Diomande will do it on the left, and Bellingham will do what he usually does, as an "10". Mbappé, seems to be taking longer to get into the rotation for now, so he will be the offensive reference. The Frenchman is the icing on the cake and will be left out only a handful of times during the season.
The MARCA XI is: Courtuois; Dumfries, Konaté, Rüdiger, Cucurella; Tchouameni, Bernardo Silva, Bellingham; Güler, Diomande and Mbappé.
Comuniate: the Clasico sets a trend / the path
Bernardo Silva5.720.000€+160.000€?
MD
Fede Valverde7.930.000€-1.210.000€?
MDOnly a few muscle niggles have ended Valverde’s run of 12 straight starts. His importance is crucial, and his numbers prove it. Dumfries will replace him. Courtouois is also back and will return to be the guardian of the Madrid goal. Konaté, Cucurella and Huijsen are back in the starting XI. Just like Mbappé, Güler, Diomande and Bellingham. The four are starting to look like a fearsome partnership, one that creates plenty of danger and, most importantly, is going from goal to goal.
A change that seems like it will stop being one is Bernardo Silva. The former City man is back to being the player we saw in the Premier League. His readiness is a reality. The football from his boots is ideal for playing alongside Tchouameni, who is undisputed and the leader of the midfield. Together, they respectively bring creativity and control. A symbiosis, at least in theory, without cracks.
Comuniate’s starters: Courtuois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Cucurella; Tchouameni, Bernardo Silva, Bellingham; Güler, Diomande and Mbappé.
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