Real Madrid vs Girona: Predicted Lineups for Matchday 31
Real Madrid returns to LaLiga action on April 10, 2026, needing a response after two tough defeats. The match at the Santiago Bernabéu pits them against Girona in Matchday 31. Pressure is growing on the visitors and hosts alike.
Context and stakes
Real Madrid lost to Mallorca in the previous league round. That result allowed Barcelona to open a seven-point gap at the top.
Days later, Los Blancos fell to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals at the Bernabéu. The club now prepares for an important trip to the Allianz Arena.
Team news and selection
Álvaro Arbeloa made seven changes from the side that started against Bayern. One major change is Éder Militao returning to the starting eleven.
Militao came back briefly against Mallorca after missing 14 matches. He also featured off the bench versus Bayern. Arbeloa praised his physical presence, aerial ability, and leadership.
As a consequence, Antonio Rüdiger is rested and being preserved for the European tie. Thibaut Courtois, Ferland Mendy and Rodrygo Goes remain sidelined through injury.
Girona form
Girona arrive after a win over Villarreal in Matchday 30. The decisive moment was an own goal by Pau Navarro.
The Catalans sit midtable and will look to frustrate Real Madrid at the Bernabéu.
Predicted lineups
Below are the expected starting XIs for the fixture. These predicted lineups reflect Arbeloa’s rotation and Girona’s chosen eleven.
| Real Madrid |
|---|
| Andriy Lunin |
| Dani Carvajal |
| Éder Militao |
| Raúl Asencio |
| Fran García |
| Federico Valverde |
| Jude Bellingham |
| Eduardo Camavinga |
| Brahim Díaz |
| Kylian Mbappé |
| Vinícius Jr. |
| Girona |
|---|
| Paulo Gazzaniga |
| Martínez Arnau |
| Vitor Reis |
| Francés |
| Alexandre Moreno Lopera |
| Viktor Tsygankov |
| Lemar |
| Axel Witsel |
| Iván Martín |
| Echeverri |
| Ounahi |
Head-to-head and recent meetings
- Nov 2025 — Girona 1-1 Real Madrid (LaLiga)
- Feb 2025 — Real Madrid 2-0 Girona (LaLiga)
- Dec 2024 — Girona 0-3 Real Madrid (LaLiga)
- Feb 2024 — Real Madrid 4-0 Girona (LaLiga)
- Sep 2023 — Girona 0-3 Real Madrid (LaLiga)
Match details and broadcast
Date: Friday, April 10, 2026. Kickoff: 3:00 pm ET. The venue is the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
Local times include 1:00 pm in CDMX and 2:00 pm in Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru. Argentina and Chile kick off at 4:00 pm local time.
Television: ESPN Deportes will show the game in the USA. SkySports carries the match in Mexico. Information via EFE.
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