Real Madrid lineup against Valencia, Digi Mart USA News: Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho has announced Real Madrid’s official lineup for Saturday evening’s La Liga Matchday 12 clash against Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium. Real Madrid are aiming for their eighth consecutive win and to keep pace with the league leaders.
According to the Spanish outlet Defensa Central, Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior is missing from the squad because he is serving a suspension. Ivorian midfielder Yan Diomande has been selected to replace him, and there are further changes in defense and midfield.
Defense: Fede Valverde, Ibrahima Konate, Dean Huijsen, Mark Kucurella.
Midfield: Aurelien Tchouameni, Bernardo Silva, Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham, Yan Diomande.
Konate and Huijsen return to partner each other in central defense, while Valverde plays at right back and Kucurella occupies the left flank. Tchouameni returns to midfield after resting during the match against AEK Athens, lining up alongside Bernardo Silva.
In attack, Mourinho is relying on Kylian Mbappe, who has scored in Real Madrid’s last six matches, along with Diomande, who has been impressive in recent weeks. Bellingham will play as the creative playmaker after a standout performance against AEK Athens in Greece, where he scored a spectacular overhead-kick goal.
Real Madrid enter the match in strong form, having scored 21 goals in their last seven games, including two notable wins over Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline and a 3-0 victory over Racing Santander. The team hopes to continue its winning streak before the international break.
Valencia sit second from bottom with 9 points, despite a 1-0 win over Elche last round, their first victory under Mexican coach Javier Aguirre, who replaced Carlos Corberan on September 23.
