Real Madrid Announces Lineup for LaLiga Clash Against Mallorca
Real Madrid will present a revised lineup for the LaLiga clash at Son Moix. Coach Arbeloa made five changes from the team that played the derby. The move represents the biggest shake-up since he took charge of the first team.
Key changes and starters
Vinicius and Thiago Pitarch begin the match on the bench. Manuel Ángel, the Castilla captain, makes his first start in his sixth appearance with the senior squad.
Mbappé returns to the starting XI. He pairs up front with Brahim, who starts his sixth consecutive match.
Projected starting eleven
- Lunin
- Trent
- Rüdiger
- Huijsen
- Carreras
- Manuel Ángel
- Tchouameni
- Camavinga
- Arda Güler
- Brahim
- Mbappé
Defence and goalkeeping
Rüdiger and Huijsen remain the central pairing. This is their fifth consecutive start together, showing growing stability.
Trent and Carreras occupy the full-back positions. Lunin starts in goal due to Courtois’ absence. Militao returned to the squad after nearly four months, but he will wait for playing time.
Midfield and attacking rotation
Valverde serves a suspension following his red card against Atlético. He had been an ever-present under Arbeloa.
Tchouameni keeps his place in midfield. Camavinga and Arda Güler also start. Vinicius was rested because of accumulated fatigue. Brahim benefits from that rest and keeps his run of starts.
Mbappé is back to full fitness after a knee sprain. He saw limited minutes recently but started for his national team in the break.
Squad travel and absences
Arbeloa took 24 players to Palma. Javi Navarro traveled as third goalkeeper but remained in the stands. The traveling roster includes Fran González, Carvajal, Asencio, Militao, Alaba, Fran García, Thiago Pitarch, Palacios, Bellingham, Mastantuono and Gonzalo.
Real Madrid face five absences. Courtois, Mendy and Rodrygo are injured and in the infirmary. Ceballos is returning from a six-week layoff and was not included. Valverde misses the game through suspension.
With a congested schedule and the Bayern fixture approaching, Arbeloa opted for measured rotation. Militao’s comeback will be gradual, and the coach expects to manage minutes carefully.
