Real Madrid confirmed starting XI against Girona in LaLiga EA Sports

Álvaro Arbeloa was direct when asked in his press conference before the game against Girona. “Militao and Bellingham will start. Mendy will get minutes.”

Then came another reveal: “Camavinga will start tomorrow.” Three names already confirmed in the lineup Real Madrid’s coach is expected to send out on Friday night. And when those are added to other undisputed starters – Vinicius, Mbappé, Valverde, Tchouameni and Lunin in goal – there are not many mysteries left in the XI. A team packed with first-choice players for a game between bigger battles – one that has effectively become a springboard for Munich.

Militao and Bellingham have already played since returning from their respective injuries, but neither had started. Camavinga, with Tchouameni unavailable in Munich through suspension, will have to take charge of midfield at the Allianz.

In goal, with Thibaut Courtois still not back, Lunin keeps his place.

The fullback spots will see some rotation, with Carvajal on the right and Fran García on the left.

Asencio partners Militao in central defense, which gives Rüdiger a breather after starting each of the last nine games.

In midfield, Arbeloa has already placed two pieces on the board: Bellingham and Camavinga. The other spots are occupied by Valverde and Brahim Díaz.

Mbappé and Vini keep their places up front.

Confirmed Real Madrid starting eleven against Girona

To sum up, the XI Arbeloa could send out from the start against Girona is: Lunin; Carvajal, Militao, Asencio, Fran García; Valverde, Bellingham, Camavinga, Brahim; Vinicius Jr, Mbappé.

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