Real Madrid vs Chelsea: Lineups Confirmed for Pre-Season Friendly
Madrid, Spain - The highly anticipated pre-season friendly between Real Madrid and Chelsea is set to kick off this evening, and the lineups have been confirmed.
Real Madrid has opted for a strong starting XI, featuring several key players eager to impress in the new season.
Starting Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
- Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy
- Midfielders: Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni
- Forwards: Vinicius Junior, Karim Benzema, Rodrygo
Chelsea, meanwhile, is using this match as a valuable opportunity to assess new signings and integrate them into the squad.
Starting Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Kepa Arrizabalaga
- Defenders: Reece James, Thiago Silva, Benoit Badiashile, Ben Chilwell
- Midfielders: Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher, Carney Chukwuemeka
- Forwards: Mykhailo Mudryk, Nicolas Jackson, Raheem Sterling
Key Points to Watch:
- New Signings: Fans will be eager to see how Chelsea's new additions like Mudryk, Jackson, and Chukwuemeka perform against a strong Real Madrid side.
- Return of Champions: The match marks the return of both teams' Champions League winning squads to action, offering a glimpse of the future for these European giants.
- Pre-Season Fitness: This match is a key test for both teams as they ramp up their preparations for the upcoming season.
The match is scheduled to kick off at [Time] in the [Stadium]. Stay tuned for updates and analysis after the game.