Real Madrid faces Elche this Sunday, and Xabi Alonso’s lineup is the big question. Injury issues pile up, particularly at center back. Militao, Rudiger, and Carvajal are sidelined, and Tchouameni, often a makeshift defender, is unavailable. Thus, Alonso needs creative solutions. Will he gamble on Asencio or rely on Alaba’s experience?

Elche hosts Real Madrid at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.

For more on Real Madrid’s injuries and team news, check out these updates. You can also see a predicted starting XI and further analysis of Real Madrid’s team news.
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Real Madrid’s La Liga form shows consistent wins (WWWWD). Elche’s form is more mixed (WWLDW). Currently, Real Madrid tops La Liga, while Elche sits comfortably mid-table. The odds favor a Real Madrid victory, but dismiss Elche at your peril.

So, who will Alonso field? Here’s a stab at Real Madrid’s predicted starting XI against Elche:

Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Huijsen, Asencio, Carreras; Valverde, Guler, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
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Predicting starting elevens is always a bit of educated guesswork. This match, though seemingly straightforward given Real Madrid’s dominance, might reveal more about their squad depth than sheer firepower. How Alonso navigates these absences dictates a lot.

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