Real Madrid faces one of the most important fixtures of the season. Today, Tuesday, April 7, from 9:00 p.m. on, Santiago Bernabéu hosts the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals against Bayern Munich. A clash of European giants in which the Whites seek to land the first blow, and the starting line-up has already been confirmed.
After the unexpected league defeat against Mallorca, Álvaro Arbeloa has made his move. The Madrid coach introduces major changes in his eleven, with decisions that will not go unnoticed.
A line-up with new features and bold decisions
Real Madrid will start with: Lunin; Trent, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouameni, Valverde, Thiago Pitarch, Güler; Mbappé and Vini Jr.
A line-up that combines experience, youth, and attacking talent. In defense, it stands out that the commitment to Dean Huijsen continues. He will form a partnership with Antonio Rüdiger, in a central defensive axis of maximum demand.
In midfield, all eyes are on Thiago Pitarch, the great revelation from the academy. Arbeloa once again trusts him for a high-pressure match, with him accompanying two heavyweights such as Aurélien Tchouaméni and Fede Valverde.
Up front, there are no surprises: Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior will provide the attacking firepower, with total freedom to create danger.
The big surprise: Bellingham on the bench
If there is one decision that has caused a stir, it is Jude Bellingham starting on the bench. The English midfielder was not a starter in the last league matches against Atlético and Mallorca either, and now he is once again left out of the starting eleven on a key Champions night.
A risky move by Arbeloa, who prioritizes balance in midfield and the player’s physical condition after his injury. Even so, Bellingham is expected to be a top-level game-changer coming off the bench.
Be First to Comment