Official: Real Madrid starting lineup to face Athletic Club | OneFootball

Following their shock elimination from the UEFA Champions League in midweek, Real Madrid will be desperate to return to winning ways as they take on Athletic Club.

Heading into this tie, Real Madrid have announced the starting eleven which will take on the Basque outfit, hoping to secure all three points.

The biggest takeaway from this Real Madrid lineup is Dani Ceballos, who returns to the starting eleven for the first time after coming back from an injury.

The Spaniard was involved in Real Madrid’s last two matches, but he wasn’t match-fit to start either of them.

Kylian Mbappe is missing due to a suspension, which means Ancelotti is likely to adopt a more 4-4-2 shape during defensive phases.

In attacking phases, Jude Bellingham should occupy the number ten role, with Dani Ceballos and Luka Modric providing more creative support.

Real Madrid start with no natural fullbacks as usual, with Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga occupying defensive roles yet again.