In the heart of the team's midfield, Brazilian star Casemiro will undoubtedly hold his ground in the Real Madrid midfield to play interceptions and breaks, and alongside him, it is the experienced Croatian veteran Modric. As for the front of the midfield core, the German player Kroos will take command of the heavy responsibility, responsible for combing and scheduling the attack. In the recently concluded Copa del Rey tournament, these three core players have been properly rested, so their physical condition in this campaign is worth looking forward to.
As for the front line, French shot-stopper Benzema will undoubtedly be the sharp end of the team's attack, while Brazilian starlet Vinicius will probably be on standby as a replacement as he recovers from a new crown. Expected to replace his debut is the Belgian international Azhar. Forming an attacking triangle with Benzema and Azhar will be Spanish player Asensio.
Accordingly, Real Madrid's expected starting lineup for this match against Valencia is as follows: Courtois; Flanders Mendy, Militant, Alaba, Vazquez; Casemiro, Modric, Kroos; Hazard, Benzema, Asensio.
