Real Madrid are set to host Valencia at the Santiago Bernabéu this Saturday night. Los Blancos are aiming to continue their impressive run of victories and consolidate their lead at the summit of La Liga.
Real Madrid vs Valencia – Predicted lineup and team news
Real Madrid Team News
The hosts face a setback as team captain Dani Carvajal underwent knee surgery earlier this week. He is expected to be sidelined for a minimum of six weeks due to a loose joint problem sustained during El Clásico. This injury is a recurrence on the same knee where he suffered ligament damage back in October 2024.
This situation paves the way for Trent Alexander-Arnold to return to the starting lineup for the first time since mid-September. The English wing-back has made a recovery from a six-week hamstring injury and was available on the bench in the recent match against Barcelona. Reports from Spain indicate there is strong confidence that he will be starting against Valencia.
Meanwhile, Antonio Rudiger remains out of action with a severe muscle injury picked up during the September international break, and he will likely miss action for a couple more months. David Alaba’s status is uncertain as he missed the last two games with calf problems.
Back-up goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is unavailable due to a one-match ban following a red card in the final moments of El Clásico.
On a brighter note, Vinícius Júnior publicly apologised this week for his frustrated reaction to coming off the field against Barcelona. The Brazilian forward, who has been a key player this season, is expected to play a vital role alongside Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham in the attacking lineup.
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup
Possible Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militão, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Valverde, Güler; Bellingham; Mbappé, Vinícius.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Saturday, 1st November.
How to Watch Real Madrid vs Valencia?
For fans in the UK, the match will be shown live on Disney+ during their Saturday evening La Liga broadcast schedule.
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