For Wednesday’s game, Carlo Ancelotti has one key player back: Vinicius Jr. The Brazilian attacker is set to start after missing the weekend win over Las Palmas last Sunday due to suspension.
Another man who is available again is Frenchman Aurelien Tchouaméni, who has recovered from a minor leg injury.
Lucas Vázquez to miss Madrid vs Salzburg
On the flip side, Lucas Vazquezwho has been playing at right-back due to Dani Carvajal’s long-term absence, misses out due to suspension. Fede Valverde drops into the back four in his place.
David Alabawho made his on-field return from an ACL tear in the Las Palmas win, is again in contention to play and could get some game time from the bench. That would also enable Ancelotti to give Antonio Rüdiger a break.
The German lines up in central defence with Raúl Asencio, with Mendy preferred to Fran García on the left.
In attack, the usual front three of Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius all startwith Jude Bellingham in support.
-Real Madrid’s confirmed starting lineup against Salzburg
The starting eleven that Ancelotti could field against Salzburg is likely to be: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rüdiger, Mandy; Modric, Ceballos; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe.
Ancelotti’s squad is completed by: Andriy Lunin, Fran Gonzalez, Alaba, Jesús Vallejo, Jacobo Ramón, Fran García, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Chema Andrés, Brahim Díaz, Arda Güler and Endrick.
In addition to the suspended Vázquez, Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga and Eder Militão are out through injury.
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