Militao, Bellingham start in a 4-4-2 – How Real Madrid can line up against Girona
Militao, Bellingham start in a 4-4-2 – How Real Madrid can line up against Girona Real Madrid will be gunning to get back to winning ways when they take on Girona later tonight at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga. The Merengues come into the game on the back of two consecutive 2-1 defeats – first against RCD Mallorca in La Liga and then against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The loss to Mallorca already left Real Madrid seven points behind leaders Barcelona in the La Liga table.
Another slip-up and they may well bid goodbye to the slim hopes of mounting a late push for the title. So, from hereon, every game is pretty much a must-win for Alvaro Arbeloa & co. if they are to stay alive in the league title race.
It will, however, be not easy for Los Blancos , who were held to a 1-1 draw by Girona in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Ferland Mendy is back to full fitness and will return to the squad tonight which will come as a boost for Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Rodrygo and Thibaut Courtois remain unavailable through injuries.
Despite suggesting otherwise, Alvaro Arbeloa could make some rotations to the starting XI keeping an eye on next week’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich. Here’s how the Real Madrid boss could set his team up against Michel’s men tonight at the Santiago Bernabeu. Defence With Thibaut Courtois still not available, Andriy Lunin will continue start in between the sticks for Real Madrid and will be hoping for a rare clean sheet.
At the heart of the defence, there will be one major change as Eder Militao is all set to start, as confirmed by manager Alvaro Arbeloa during his press conference on Thursday. Set to start. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images) The fit-again Brazilian will replace Antonio Rudiger, who will be given a breather before the trip to Bavaria.