Benzema To Lead The Line, Modric To Start | 4-3-3 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Elche | OneFootball

Real Madrid clash heads with Elche at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu stadium in this weekend’s La Liga fixture. The Los Blancos are top of the table with 49 points from 21 games and 4 points ahead of 2nd placed Sevilla. The La Liga giants have won their last 5 games but have dropped points in 2 of their last 3 games in the league. Real Madrid needed extra-time to beat Elche and progress to the quarterfinals of the Copa Del Rey in the midweek and now face them again in a quest to increase the gap at the top of the table.

4-3-3 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Elche

Defence

Thibaut Courtois is expected to be back in the starting XI between the sticks replacing Andriy Lunin who played both the Copa Del Rey games. It is believed that he will be fit for the tie after a physical discomfort ruled him out of the last game.

David Alaba and Eder Militao are expected to start at the heart of the defence for the Los Blancos. The central defensive partnership of Alaba and Militao has been key to Madrid’s strong defensive display this season. Nacho Fernandez will drop to the bench for this clash after starting the last game.

Ferland Mendy will be back in the starting lineup on Sunday and play at left full-back along with Lucas Vazquez at right full-back. Daniel Carvajal will be missing the tie after testing positive for Covid-19.

MADRID, SPAIN – MARCH 13: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid reacts after a missed chance during the La Liga Santander match between Real Madrid and Elche CF at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on March 13, 2021 in Madrid, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)The 4th Official uses images provided by the following image agency: Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/) Imago Images (https://www.imago-images.de/)

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Midfield

The likes of Casemiro and Luka Modric are expected to come back into the starting lineup replacing Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde who started the last fixture. Toni Kroos is a sure shot starter in the middle of the park and will be aiming to make a difference with his passing. Casemiro will look to help out his defence by sweeping out the attacks of the opposition. Isco and Daniel Ceballos will be on the bench to provide options for Ancelotti to bring on in the later stages of the game.

Attack

Karim Benzema will lead the attack from the front with the likes of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo in both the wings. Benzema has scored 17 league goals for Los Blancos, 5 more than Vinicius Junior who has scored 12 and Ancelotti will again be heavily dependent on this duo to provide the attacking returns on Sunday. Both Luka Jovic and Eden Hazard will be on the bench and provide Ancelotti options to bring on in the 2nd half.

4-3-3 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Elche