Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has decided to deploy Fede Valverde at the right-back spot when Los Blancos visit Barcelona in the decisive El Clásico next Sunday, according to a report published today on MARCA. The team captain has started the last two games on that right side of the defensive line and will continue there.
Tchouameni will start in the double pivot, with Camavinga leading the race to play alongside him as things stand right now, per that same report. Diomande would start on the left wing, with Arda Güler on the right and Jude Bellingham behind Kylian Mbappé if MARCA’s report is accurate.
Real Madrid are sitting six points behind Barcelona in the table, so they simply can’t afford to lose this game and increase Barça’s lead to nine points. Mourinho’s decisions will be crucial for Madrid to stand a chance, given that Barcelona have been dominant in La Liga so far this season.