Jude Bellingham injured, Real Madrid vs Valencia; official starting lineups

Just a few days ago, Real Madrid managed to beat Braga 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League, a victory that sealed qualification to the round of 16 of Europe's most prestigious tournament. Now, Real Madrid will try to beat Valencia today, to follow Girona closely and move away from FC Barcelona.

There will be four modifications that Ancelotti plans to make for today, two of them in the defensive line with the departure of Lucas Vázquez and Antonio Rudiger, who will be replaced by Dani Carvajal and David Alaba. In the midfield, the only substitution would be the entry of Luka Modrid for Toni Kroos, while up front Brahím Díaz would come out so that Real Madrid's top scorer at the start of the season, Jude Bellingham, who has scored 13 goals in 14 matches.

In this way, Real Madrid would stop these eleven to face Valencia, a team that today is in the eighth place with 18 points. The goal will be defended by Andry Lunin; the defense will have Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Nacho and Ferland Mendy; In midfield there will be Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Luka Modric, while the offensive trio will be Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Joselu.

What's next?

Beyond the match against Valencia FC, Real Madrid still has several important commitments ahead. After the break it will be the turn to visit Cadiz, receive Napoli at the Bernabéu and face Granada, also at home. A series of matches that will determine a large part of the future of the Merengue team.