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Atalanta BC vs. Real Madrid: Predicted Los Blancos XI for Champions League showdown

Real Madrid have received a triple boost heading into Tuesday's Champions League clash against Atalanta BC, with Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham all named in the squad.

Vinicius has missed his side's last four matches in all competitions with a muscular problem, but the Brazilian is back sooner than expected and is set to be included in the starting XI for the reigning champions.

Bellingham is also available after a fitness scare against Girona, with the midfielder being forced off in the second period of his side's 3-0 victory over the Catalan side on Saturday night.

Rodrygo missed Saturday's league game with a muscular problem, but it was only a minor issue, and the Brazilian is also in the squad, with Los Blancos taking a strong group to Italy for the standout European fixture.

Ferland Mendy suffered a muscular injury against Girona and misses out, meaning that Fran Garcia will operate at left-back, while Eder Militao, David Alaba, Dani Carvajal and Eduardo Camavinga remain unavailable.

Aurelien Tchouameni may be required in the middle of the defence, with Raul Asencio potentially missing out on a spot in the side, meaning that Luka Modric may operate in the middle of midfield.

Federico Valverde is a certain starter for Real Madrid, while there will once again be a spot through the middle for Kylian Mbappe, who missed a penalty on his last Champions League appearance against Liverpool.

Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, F Garcia; Valverde, Bellingham, Modric; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius

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