Actual Madrid are again in motion in La Liga after their emphatic win within the UEFA Champions League in opposition to Manchester Metropolis final week. For the fourth time in 5 matches throughout all competitions, Los Blancos are on the travels and can face Osasuna at El Sadar on matchday 24 and can look to increase their result in 4 factors atop the league desk earlier than Atletico Madrid host Celta Vigo later within the day.
Though Carlo Ancelotti expects to have Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba and Lucas Vazquez out there for the second leg in opposition to Metropolis, the trio are lacking from the call-up for this recreation. Consequently, rotations on the again may be far and few between, although issues could also be shaken up additional up the pitch. With that mentioned, right here is how the workforce might line up in opposition to Osasuna:
Goalkeeper – Thibaut Courtois
Thibaut Courtois might be in objective as soon as extra in La Liga for the sport in opposition to Osasuna. Although he has conceded thrice in his final two video games, the Belgian has barely had something to do in these video games and can hope that stays the identical this time.
Proper Again – Federico Valverde
With Lucas Vazquez becoming a member of Dani Carvajal on the sideline, Uruguayan midfielder for the second recreation on the trot.
Centre Again – Raul Asencio
Raul Asencio made his debut for Actual Madrid after Eder Militao injured himself in opposition to Osasuna within the reverse fixture earlier this season, and assisted Jude Bellingham beautifully. He’ll begin this match having turn into an enormous asset for the workforce over the previous few months.
Centre Again – Aurelien Tchouameni
Wholesale accidents on the again will possible see one other midfielder flip right into a makeshift defender with Aurelien Tchouameni anticipated to associate with Asencio within the coronary heart of defence.
Left Again – Fran Garcia
With Ferland Mendy enjoying in opposition to Manchester Metropolis midweek, it’s logical to assume that Fran Garcia, who’s in nice type, will get the nod in opposition to Osasuna at left again.
Defensive Midfielder – Eduardo Camavinga
Eduardo Camavinga began his first match since coming back from damage within the Champions League recreation midweek and is probably going for use because the workforce’s quantity 6 in opposition to Osasuna as properly.
Proper Midfielder – Luka Modric
Dani Ceballos is in imperious type however could possibly be handed a well-deserved relaxation after a laborious outing in opposition to Man Metropolis and in addition to remain afresh for the second leg in opposition to them. Luka Modric would possibly are available as his alternative for the Osasuna recreation.
Left Midfielder – Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham scored the winner in opposition to Metropolis in stoppage time and was additionally on track when Madrid and Osasuna met earlier this season. He’s more likely to play within the engine room as soon as extra.
Proper Winger – Brahim Diaz
Rodrygo Goes has performed essential roles in various matches on the bounce and is due a relaxation. The Brazilian could possibly be benched in opposition to Osasuna with Brahim Diaz probably coming in, having scored on his final go to to Osasuna.
Striker – Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe has scored in two matches in a row and is Madrid’s main hitman in La Liga. He’ll look to proceed his advantageous type in opposition to Osasuna as he seems so as to add one other workforce to his prolonged listing of scoring victims.
Left Winger – Vinicius Junior
Vinicius Junior was suspended for various matches within the current previous and stays contemporary. The person-of-the-match in opposition to Metropolis and the hat-trick hero from the final assembly versus Osasuna is predicted to be on the left flank this time round.