Official: Real Madrid starting lineup against Espanyol

TL;DR

Real Madrid has announced their starting lineup for the match against Espanyol. The team aims to gain momentum before facing Barcelona in El Clasico next weekend.

Key points

Real Madrid announced their starting lineup against Espanyol
The team aims to build momentum for El Clasico
Coach Alvaro Arbeloa made changes after a draw with Real Betis

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Official: Real Madrid starting lineup against Espanyol

Real Madrid have announced their starting eleven for their upcoming game against Espanyol.

With the title race almost out of the grasp, the club are looking to build some solid momentum heading into next weekend’s El Clasico against Barcelona.

Amid reports of tensions inside the dressing room, coach Alvaro Arbeloa has made a few changes to the team that were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Betis.

With Kylian Mbappe out, Vinicius Junior is set to lead the Real Madrid attack alongside Brahim Diaz, meaning Gonzalo Garcia has to settle for a place on the bench.

In midfield, Aurelien Tchouameni returns and is set to partner Thiago Pitarch and Federico Valverde, as Real Madrid look to dominate the proceedings in the middle of the park.

This allows Jude Bellingham to operate further upfront and play as a number ten, offering the creativity behind Vini Jr. and Diaz.

Q&A

What is Real Madrid's starting lineup against Espanyol?

Real Madrid's starting lineup for the match against Espanyol has been officially announced, but specific player names are not provided in the excerpt.

Why is Real Madrid's match against Espanyol significant?

The match is significant as Real Madrid seeks to build momentum before their crucial El Clasico match against Barcelona next weekend.

What changes did coach Alvaro Arbeloa make to the lineup?

Coach Alvaro Arbeloa made a few changes to the lineup following a 1-1 draw with Real Betis, amidst reports of tensions in the dressing room.