Real Valladolid vs Real Madrid: Confirmed Starting Lineup As Asencio Starts At Right-Back

Real Madrid looks to extend its lead at the top over rivals Atletico Madrid today with a win against Real Valladolid, a team it has been unbeaten against in the last 16 La Liga games.

Atletico Madrid could only draw at home to Villarreal earlier today, meaning a win for Los Blancos could take them four points ahead of their rivals.

Carlo Ancelotti makes one change from the side that beat Las Palmas 4-1 in the last La Liga game. Raul Asencio starts at right-back, with Lucas Vazquez dropping to the bench. Aurelien Tchouameni starts at center-back alongside Antonio Rudiger

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Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Fran Garcia were unused substitutes against RB Salzburg in the midweek Champions League win, so they are well-rested.

Luka Modric is back on the bench after being suspended against Las Palmas, with Jacobo Ramon earning a call-up to the squad as Jesus Vallejo misses out.

Real Madrid starting eleven:

1. Courtois

35. Asencio

14. Tchouameni

22. Rüdiger

20. Fran García

19. Ceballos

8. Valverde

21. Brahim

5. Bellingham

11. Rodrygo

9. Mbappé.