Alonso Unveils Real Madrid’s XI to Tame Valencia — Drama, Doubts, and a La Liga Grit
Xabi Alonso revealed Real Madrid's starting lineup for the Valencia clash at the Bernabéu. The squad features a return for Franco Mastantuono, with Rodrygo and Trent Alexander-Arnold among the substitutes. Vinícius Júnior features prominently as the focal point, while the bench includes Camavinga, Asensio, Diaz, Mendy, and Endrick. A tense exchange around Vinícius's substitution dominated the week, but Alonso emphasized focusing on La Liga. He also touched on Mbappé's ongoing role and the injury status of Dani Carvajal.