Kylian Mbappe To Start? | 4-2-3-1 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Against Arsenal | OneFootball

Real Madrid, the kings of Europe, will be up against Arsenal in the first leg of the quarterfinal of the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 season at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal qualified for the quarterfinal of the tournament by beating PSV by a margin of 9-3 in aggregate over both legs. Meanwhile, Real Madrid knocked out their arch-rivals, Atletico Madrid, in the penalty shootout in the second leg of the Round of 16 at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Aurelien Tchouameni will be suspended for Real Madrid in the first leg due to the accumulation of too many yellow cards. Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao will miss this game as they are out for the whole season due to knee injuries.

4-2-3-1 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Against Arsenal:

Defence:

Thibaut Courtois is expected to come back from injury and start the game as the goalkeeper. However, if he does not pass the fitness test, Andriy Lunin is now fit to step up a the goalkeeper after missing the previous La Liga game against Valencia. Lucas Vazquez will expectedly start as the right-back but will be the weakest link in the lineup. Ferland Mendy is fit and will slot back as the left-back for this game. The defensive duo of Raul Asencio and Antonio Rudiger will again start the game, as they have been a consistent presence, and Carlo Ancelotti has no other options.

Midfield:

Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga will be the two defensive midfielders playing in the pivot. The Uruguayan will be responsible for being the workhorse throughout the game, while the team will expect Camavinga to break up attacks in the midfield. Rodrygo will play as the right midfielder and will provide width to the team. He has been influential on the big Champions League nights, and Real Madrid will hope the same for him in this tie as well.

Jude Bellingham will be responsible for his box-to-box runs and creativity as he will slot in as the central attacking midfielder. On the other hand, Vinicius Junior is expected to start as the left midfielder. He will be expected to pick up his form and take on the defenders and trouble Jurrien Timber with his pace and dribbles.

Attack:

Kylian Mbappé is expected to lead the line for Real Madrid as the lone striker. Carlo Ancelotti will expect his superstar to step up on the big night and influence the match with his quality and goals.