Real Madrid is set to welcome AS Monaco to the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday night for a UEFA Champions League group stage match.
Álvaro Arbeloa’s time in charge began poorly with a surprising 3-2 defeat against lower-league Albacete in the Copa del Rey, leading to criticism from fans.
However, the team recovered well and achieved a solid 2-0 victory over Levante in La Liga over the weekend, boosting morale significantly.
Real Madrid currently sits in seventh place in the Champions League standings, with 12 points from six matches, including four wins and two losses.
Real Madrid team news
Eder Militao is out with a long-term hamstring injury, while there are concerns over Antonio Rüdiger, who has a knee issue from the Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Atlético Madrid.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is sidelined with a thigh injury, and Ferland Mendy continues to miss games due to a calf problem. Brahim Díaz has not yet returned following the Africa Cup of Nations final, and Alvaro Carreras is serving a one-match suspension for accumulated yellow cards.
On a positive note, Kylian Mbappé played well in the win over Levante, scoring a penalty during the team’s 2-0 win last Saturday. Despite recent fitness concerns, he remains an important part of Arbeloa’s attack.
Midfielders Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Jude Bellingham are expected to provide support to Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior in the attacking lineup.
Real Madrid predicted lineup
Possible Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Garcia; Camavinga, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Guler, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr
When will the match kick off?
The match kicks off at 8pm BST on Tuesday, January 20th.
How to watch Real Madrid vs Monaco?
Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports.
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