Real Madrid Hosts Valencia Amidst Defensive Woes and Key Injuries

Real Madrid, the reigning powerhouse at home in LaLiga, is set to face Valencia, a team grappling with a few absences, at the Bernabéu. Determined to address their defensive weaknesses, Real Madrid enters the match with a strategic focus on tightening their back line. Concerns loom over the injuries of Thibaut Courtois and Andriy Lunin, yet Fran González might be the answer to these woes.

The predicted line-ups are as follows: For Real Madrid, it is expected that Fran González will take the spot between the posts, supported by Lucas Vázquez, Rüdiger, and Fran García in defense. The midfield dynamic includes Aurélien Tchouaméni, Federico Valverde, and the evergreen Luka Modric, alongside Brahim. Upfront, the attacking prowess of Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, and Mbappé is likely to be unleashed. On the other hand, Valencia may line up with Mamardashvili as their goalkeeper, backed by a defensive line of Max Aarons, Mosquera, Diakhaby, Tárrega, and Jesús Vázquez. Midfield duties might be handled by Enzo Barrenechea, Javi Guerra, Diego López, and Almeida, with Umar Sadiq leading the attack.