Leipzig-Real Madrid, composition: an unprecedented 11 for the Merengue!

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Real Madrid travel to Leipzig in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League. Here is the probable composition of the Madrilenians.

Real Madrid has a string of victories despite a real slaughter since the start of the season. A small feat considering the names that have filled the Madrid infirmary for many months.

While executives like Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao and David Alaba are still on the sidelines, other major players have not been spared from injuries. After Vinicius Jr, Eduardo Camavinga or Aurélien Tchouaméni, it is Jude Bellingham who is the victim of physical problems.

Ancelotti will tinker again

Real’s best player since the start of the season, the talented English midfielder will be absent for the Champions League round of 16 first leg against RB Leipzig, this Tuesday evening (kick-off at 9 p.m.). Real Madrid should present themselves with a completely overhauled eleven.

It is Brahim Diaz, supersub this season, who should have the role of playmaker usually assigned to Bellingham behind the Vinicius-Ridrygo pair. Kroos and Valverde are also expected in midfield, as is Camavinga, while Tchouaméni should start in central defense alongside Nacho.

The expected line-up for Real Madrid : Lunin, Carvajal, Nacho, Tchouaméni, Mendy, Camavinga, Kroos, Valverde, Brahim Diaz, Vinicius, Rodrygo

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