Real Madrid name their line-up — and there are a few surprises

Europe 02 March 2026 at 14:23

Khaled Hegazy

News Editor

02.03.26 FT LaLiga Spain

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Real Madrid announced their lineup for the La Liga match against Getafe at the Santiago Bernabeu on Monday evening.

Real Madrid confirm team selection

Real Madrid officially revealed their starting lineup to face Getafe in matchday 26 of La Liga. The game takes place at the Santiago Bernabeu, with both teams targeting important points at different ends of the table.

Real Madrid begin the round in second place with 60 point trailing leaders Barcelona by four point. Getafe sit 14th with 29 point aiming to secure distance from the relegation zone.

Real Madrid starting XI vs Getafe

• Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
• Defenders: Alvaro Carreras, David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, Trent Alexander-Arnold
• Midfielders: Thiago Pitarch, Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde
• Forwards: Vinicius Junior, Gonzalo Garcia, Arda Guler

Bench options

The substitutes include:

• Andriy Lunin
• Sergio Mestre
• Dani Carvajal
• Rodrygo
• Fran Garcia
• Brahim Diaz
• Ferland Mendy
• Dean Huijsen
• Mastantuono
• Jorge Cestero
• Manuel Angel
• Palacios Pérez

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