Dean Huijsen and Arda Guler will return to the Real Madrid starting lineup for the match against Levante UD at Ciutat de Valencia on Tuesday.
Real Madrid will aim to continue a flawless start to the 2025/26 season when they lock horns with Levante UD at Ciutat de Valencia on Tuesday night. Xabi Alonso has received a positive update on the team news front ahead of his side’s latest fixture.
Dean Huijsen is available and part of the travelling squad to take on Levante after serving his suspension this past weekend. So, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ferland Mendy, and Antonio Rudiger are the only players ruled out for the midweek La Liga clash.
Meanwhile, during his pre-match press conference, Alonso discussed the possibility of handing starting berths to Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga after their recent returns. The Spanish tactician said, “They could be starters tomorrow. Anyone who is in the squad could be a starter. They have trained and played more and are in better shape.”
Another topic of discussion was Alonso’s preferred choice for the attacking trifecta. The Real Madrid manager said, “That’s a very difficult question to answer. I’d get into trouble. We need them all, I’m happy. We can do even better.”
“In the final third of the pitch, we need to evolve and keep trying to do different things. But we’re building a foundation, and that foundation will be solid for the rest of the season, and everyone is doing well. Some could’ve scored a few more goals than they have, and others are waiting for their first goal, but they’re eager to score.”
While Vinicius Junior’s outburst at his substitution was surprising, the Brazilian international should retain his spot in the final third, with Kylian Mbappe leading the line for Real Madrid against Levante. Brahim Diaz will complete the offensive trifecta. As for the midfield unit, Arda Guler should line up alongside Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde in the middle of the park.
The backline should also see a change after Huijsen’s return from suspension. The Spanish international will accompany Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal, and Alvaro Carreras in the defensive quartet. Finally, Thibaut Courtois will retain his spot between the sticks for the away side against Levante.
Levante vs Real Madrid Predicted XI
Predicted Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Huijsen, Militao, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni, Guler; Diaz, Mbappe, Vinicius Junior