Real Madrid vs Sevilla: Confirmed Starting Lineup As Brahim Diaz Starts In Place Of Suspended Vinicius Jr

Can Real Madrid move above Barcelona into third place with a win?
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Real Madrid looks to sign off the 2024 year with a win over a dangerous Sevilla team struggling for consistency this season. Atletico Madrid extended their lead at the top of the table to four points with a big win over Barcelona last night, so a win is crucial.

Carlo Ancelotti has had to select a starting lineup without Vinicius Jr., who was suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Rayo Vallecano.

Real Madrid starting eleven:

1. Courtois

17. Lucas V.

14. Tchouameni

22. Rüdiger

6. Camavinga

8. Valverde

19. Ceballos

21. Brahim

5. Bellingham

11. Rodrygo

9. Mbappé.

MORE: Real Madrid vs Sevilla: Official Matchday Squad Announced With Vinicius Jr Out

Ferland Mendy Returns to the Bench After Injury

Carlo Ancelotti is starting to get players back from injury, with left-back Ferland Mendy the latest to return from a layoff.

The Frenchman missed the last three games after picking up an injury against Girona and made the bench for today's game, with midfielder Eduardo Camavinga set to play left-back.

Real Madrid looks to have David Alaba close to returning, with this game coming a little too quickly. When the team returns in January, he should feature for the club after 12 months on the sidelines.

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