Real Madrid possible starting lineup against Getafe in LaLiga EA Sports
Arbeloa has doubts about Camavinga, who suffered a severe toothache; Huijsen is back.
For the first time this season, Real Madrid will wrap up Matchday 26 with a Monday fixture against Getafe at 3:00 pm ET. Arbeloa’s side need a win to keep pace with Barcelona, particularly with only 12 matchdays remaining.
For this match, Arbeloa will be without his star striker, Kylian Mbappé, who is still struggling with discomfort in his left knee. Jude Bellingham, Éder Militão, Dani Ceballos and Raúl Asensio also remain sidelined. Asensio has yet to recover from the neck strain he suffered in the European fixture against Benfica.
The centre back is expected to return for the game against Celta Vigo on Friday the 6th at 3:00 pm. In Mbappé’s absence, Gonzalo is set to partner Vinícius in attack.
However, the Madrid coach has two selection doubts. The first concerns central defence. He welcomes back Dean Huijsen, who has been dealing with calf problems, although they now appear to be easing. The second is Eduardo Camavinga, who missed the final training session before the match due to a severe toothache and will be assessed until the last minute.
As a result, Brahim could replace Camavinga in midfield. As for Huijsen, he may start on the bench, allowing David Alaba to make his first start at the Bernabéu this season after featuring from the outset in the previous match in Pamplona against Osasuna.
There are no major changes to the rest of the starting eleven, so Arbeloa could opt for the following lineup: Courtois; Trent, Rüdiger, Alaba, Carreras; Valverde, Güler, Tchouameni, Camavinga / Brahim; Vinicius & Gonzalo.
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