An eleven of circumstances. Like very rarely. The hole in the right back (Lucas Vázquez does not arrive, making it even more of a serious doubt for Anfield) and the absence of Tchouameni (he will be central alongside Rüdiger when he recovers from the sprain, but he still has around a week left) force align an unprecedented defense. And with two proper names: Valverde is the right back and Asencio, the starter in the center of the defense. Both, in a general rehearsal for Liverpool. Well, they aim to have to repeat on Wednesday. And as a tip, Fran García on the left side; Ancelotti reserves Mendy for Liverpool.
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There are also new developments in the rest of the team. Brahim, who has just scored five goals during the international break, starts on the bench, which puts him in a great position to start against Liverpool. Ancelotti returns to 4-4-2, with Camavinga as the defensive pivot and two interior players who did not enter the pools: Ceballos and Güler. Carletto opts for fresh players, giving Bellingham the playmaker. Modric starts from the bench, another proof that he will be a starter at Anfield.
Courtois, back
Another novelty is the return of Courtoisrecovered from his left adductor injury. A talisman: Madrid has not lost with him since May 21, 2023. Nobody provides your security. And their numbers. Locked in, time for the gunmen. And in front, one afternoon to Vinicius (his first league game, away from home, since the Ballon d'Or mess) y Mbappémarked by a performance still far from what was expected. In this way, Madrid's lineup against Leganés in Butarque is: Courtesy; Valverde, Asensio, Rüdiger, Fran Garcia; Camavinga, Bristles, Gulls, Bellingham; Mbappe and Vinicius.
