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

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.
📋✅ Our starting XI!
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) December 22, 2024
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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.
One step closer… ¡Hala Madrid! 🤍 pic.twitter.com/M8xKbR32Qx
— David Alaba (@David_Alaba) December 6, 2024
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