Real Madrid vs Sevilla: probable lineups
Real Madrid host Sevilla this Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu on the ninth matchday of La Liga. Suspended after being sent off against Villarreal, Vinícius Júnior will miss the game. His absence opens the door to several changes in Madrid’s attacking department, with Yan Diomandé among the options being considered.
Diomandé expected to replace Vinícius
The Brazilian winger’s absence paves the way for Yan Diomandé, who is tipped to occupy the left side of Madrid’s attack. Kylian Mbappé should lead the attack, with Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler tasked with supporting the French forward. In midfield, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde are expected to provide balance to the team. In defence, Ibrahima Konaté could partner Antonio Rüdiger, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Álvaro Carreras are tipped to start on the flanks.
Probable Real Madrid lineup Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois – Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Rüdiger, Álvaro Carreras – Valverde, Tchouaméni – Arda Güler, Bellingham, Yan Diomandé – Mbappé.
Sevilla looking to take advantage of absences
Fifth in the table with 14 points, Sevilla travel to Madrid determined to produce a significant away performance. The Andalusian club will hope to exploit any vulnerabilities in the Madrid side to secure a positive result at the Santiago Bernabéu. Luis García Plaza is expected to favour a 4-2-3-1 system, with Robbie Ure leading the line. Isaac Romero is suspended, while Miguel Sierra is unavailable due to injury. Giorgi Kochorashvili remains a doubt, which could force the Sevilla coach to adjust his midfield.
Probable Sevilla lineup (4-2-3-1): Vlachodimos – Juan Iglesias, Andrés Castrín, Kike Salas, Gabriel Suazo – Lucien Agoumé, Giorgi Kochorashvili – Chidera Ejuke, Youssouf Fofana, Alfon González – Robbie Ure.