Real Madrid possible starting lineup against Real Betis in LaLiga today

Jude Bellingham is still out due to injury, but first-choice duo Dani Carvajal and Rodrygo are expected to return to the XI.

Real Madrid are expected to field their strongest possible starting lineup in Sunday’s home game against Real Betis (kickoff at 3:30pm ET) at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Carlo Ancelotti stating he will start rotating his roster more often after the upcoming international break.

Lucas Vázquez and Brahim Díaz both started in Thursday’s draw in Las Palmas, although Dani Carvajal and Rodrygo are set to return to the starting XI after the team struggled without them on the right flank.

Bellingham still out for Real Madrid, Güler could start

With Jude Bellingham still sidelined by a leg injury, there is one place up for grabs in midfield alongside Aurélien Tchouaméni and Fede Valverde. Luka Modric made a relatively rare start in the Canary Islands in midweek, although Arda Güler is the clear favourite to take his spot against Betis.

Although the young Turk wasn’t on top form in his last appearance at the Bernabéu against Real Valladolid last weekend, the Madrid coaching staff having complete faith in him and believe Sunday’s match could suit him.

Strong lineup to face Betis

Thibaut Courtois will start in goal, with Eder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger and Ferland Mendy joining Carvajal in the back four. Rodrygo will line up in attack alongside Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé, who will be looking for his first LaLiga goal in his fourth appearance.

Los Blancos dropped four points in their opening three fixtures and are already seven points behind leaders Barcelona, who have played a game more. Winning is the order of the day, although winning convincingly would provide a much-needed confidence boost.

Possible Real Madrid XI to play Real Betis

Thibaut Courtois; Dani Carvajal, Eder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy; Fede Valverde, Arda Güler, Aurélien Tchouaméni; Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior.