Sun Nov 24 13:35:45 UTC 2024: ## Real Madrid Faces Leganés with Injury-Devastated Squad

**Madrid, Spain** – Real Madrid will face Leganés on Sunday, November 24th, severely hampered by injuries. The team’s 4-0 victory over Osasuna before the international break was overshadowed by significant injury blows to key players. Éder Militão suffered a season-ending ACL tear, his second in as many years, joining Dani Carvajal on the sidelines. Lucas Vázquez and Rodrygo also sustained injuries, ruling them out for several weeks. Aurélien Tchouaméni is also out with an ankle injury.

These absences leave manager Carlo Ancelotti with a depleted squad, forcing him to field a makeshift lineup. With Barcelona six points ahead in La Liga (with a game in hand), Real Madrid needs a win to maintain pressure on their rivals. The expected starting XI features Thibaut Courtois in goal, Fede Valverde at right-back, a central defensive pairing of Raúl Asencio and Antonio Rüdiger, and Ferland Mendy at left-back. The midfield will consist of Luka Modrić, Eduardo Camavinga, and Jude Bellingham, while the attack will be spearheaded by Brahim Díaz, Kylian Mbappé, and Vinícius Júnior.

Despite the setbacks, Real Madrid will rely on the attacking prowess of its remaining stars, particularly Vinícius Júnior, who recently scored a hat trick, and Mbappé, who is seeking to regain his form. The match promises to be a significant test for Ancelotti’s ability to adapt and overcome the considerable injury crisis.

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