Vinicius Jr. Returns Into XI | 4-2-3-1 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs Valencia | OneFootball

Real Madrid have shown great signs of improving and form lately and they are now preparing to travel abroad to face Valencia in the La Liga this weekend. They are second on the points table with just one point off the table-toppers Atletico Madrid.

The Whites will be motivated to collect all three points and start the new year on a positive note. They have now serious chances of climbing at the top of the points table as their rivals could drop points in the coming weeks.

4-2-3-1 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs Valencia

Defence

Thibaut Courtois didn’t have much to do against Sevilla. He will be motivated to start the year with a clean sheet. Right-back Lucas Vazquez has settled down well and his position is very much secured at this point.

After struggling in the midfield, Aurelien Tchouameni has been doing really well as a centre-back. He should continue to form the heart of the defence alongside Antonio Rudiger. Fran Garcia is likely to walk back into the XI to take up the left-back spot.

MADRID, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 24: Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid CF controls the ball during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and Deportivo Alaves at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 24, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Midfield

Eduardo Camavinga was used the left-back and could be used in the midfield to provide stability. He will have the company of Federico Valverde in the middle of the park.

Rodrygo continues to operate on the right wing with Jude Bellingham rightly playing in the central areas.

Vinicius Jr. returns to the starting lineup and should be deployed on the left wing, leaving no place for Brahim Diaz in the XI. Kylian Mbappe leads the attacking line and his recent performances must have embedded a lot of confidence in him.

The Whites will be without the services of David Alaba, Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal as they all continue to recover from injuries.

4-2-3-1 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs Valencia