Real Madrid vs Las Palmas: Confirmed Starting Lineup As Aurelien Tchouameni A Late Omission

Real Madrid welcomes Las Palmas to the Santiago Bernabeu for a huge La Liga game. Due to Atletico Madrid's 1-0 loss at Leganes yesterday, Los Blancos can move to the top of the table if they avoid defeat.

Carlo Ancelotti will want all three points, extending their point margin over rivals Barcelona to seven points after they could only draw with Getafe.

If Aurelien Tchouameni had been in his starting lineup plans, Ancelotti would have needed to make a change, as the Frenchman was ruled out hours before kick-off with discomfort in his left leg.

ℹ️ @atchouameni, ruled out of game through injury.#RealMadridLasPalmas
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) January 19, 2025

Ancelotti has replaced Eduardo Camavinga (injured) and Vinicius Jr. (suspended) with Dani Ceballos and Brahim Diaz. Raul Asencio continues at center-back alongside Antonio Rudiger.

Real Madrid starting eleven:

1. Courtois

17. Lucas V.

35. Asencio

22. Rüdiger

20. Fran García

19. Ceballos

8. Valverde

5. Bellingham

21. Brahim

9. Mbappé

11. Rodrygo.

📋✅ Our starting XI!
🆚 @UDLP_english
#️⃣ #RealMadridLasPalmas pic.twitter.com/cRg2JktClq
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) January 19, 2025

David Alaba Set To Make Return If Game Is Comfortable

Defender David Alaba could see his return to competitive action after spending more than 12 months on the sideline with a knee injury.

The plan is for the Austrian international to play for a few minutes as long as Real Madrid is in a winning position and the game is comfortable.

🚨 The plan is for David Alaba to play a few minutes today at the end of the match if Real Madrid are winning & the match is under control. @MarioCortegana ✅ pic.twitter.com/iQQkNIOmY5
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) January 19, 2025

Real Madrid is struggling defensively, so it would be a boost for Ancelotti to get an experienced defender back and up to speed for the title race.

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