Real Madrid are back in Champions League action on November 26. They face Olympiacos in Athens with a win, putting them in a great position to finish in the top eight with three games remaining.
It's been a tough last few games of results, with injuries not helping Xabi Alonso. He has faced further bad news with No. 1 Thibaut Courtois out of the game. That means Andriy Lunin could get his first start of the season.
Dean Huijsen has also not traveled with the squad, with no injury update from the team. It leaves Los Blancos with just one fit center-back in Raul Asencio. Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, and David Alaba are all still missing but hopeful to return before the winter break.
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Dani Carvajal is also still out, as is Franco Mastantuono. Midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni does return, and the question will be, is he fit enough to start, and where does he start if he is deemed to be in shape to play?
Here is how Xabi Alonso could line his side up against the Greek champions.
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Olympiacos (4-3-3)
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GK: Andriy Lunin - The injury to Thibaut Courtois means a start for backup Andriy Lunin. The Ukrainian has been a very good option when needed in the past.
RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold - The Englishman got some minutes under his belt against Elche after his injury, and the hope is that he can get back to his best soon.
CB: Aurélien Tchouaméni - If he is fit, then the Frenchman will start at center-back with limited options for Alonso. If he is not fit to start, then Carreras may start at center-back, but with them taking Tchouaméni, he must be able to play.
CB: Raul Asencio - The young Spaniard is the only available center-back for Alonso and will undoubtedly start. Asencio has also started the last two games due to injuries.
LB: Álvaro Carreras - Carreras is an option at center-back, but Alonso would want to start him at his natural position at left-back.
CM: Fede Valverde - The vice-captain played in his usual position against Elche after several games at right-back, but should stay in midfield for this game.
CM: Eduardo Camavinga - Arda Guler has not had his best games recently and could be rested against Olympiacos. Camavinga could start, allowing Bellingham to play a more advanced role.
CM: Jude Bellingham - The Englishman scored and assisted in the 2-2 draw against Elche, and despite the results not being great for Los Blancos, Bellingham has played well.
RM: Brahim Diaz - With Franco Mastantuono still injured, Brahim Diaz could get a start over Rodrygo, who failed to capitalize on his start against Elche.
LW: Vinicius Jr. - Started on the bench against Elche and has failed to score or find an assist in his last 10 games. That drought has to end soon for the Brazilian.
ST: Kylian Mbappé - Mbappe failed to find the net at the weekend, making it three games without a goal. A mini drought for the Frenchman, given his standards.
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