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Headline: Real Madrid Shocks with Unexpected Lineup Against Elche: Trent Returns, Fran García Starts, Rodrygo Replaces Vinicius

Madrid, Spain – Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has unveiled a surprising starting eleven for today’s match against Elche, featuring several unexpected changes. The most notable shift sees Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to the starting lineup as a right wing-back after a period of injury and focused training. Fran García also gets a rare start at left wing-back, only his second of the season.

“We’ve used this break to work intensively with Trent, both individually and as a team, to get him sharp after his injuries,” Alonso stated in a pre-match press conference. “Having him in better shape opens up more options for us in that position.”

Adding to the unexpected choices, Álvaro Carreras will fill in as the left-sided center-back, showcasing Alonso’s adaptability given the team’s limited central defensive options. Rodrygo will replace Vinicius in the starting lineup.

In midfield, Dani Ceballos will partner Arda Güler, seemingly beating out Eduardo Camavinga for a starting spot.

The full starting XI is as follows: Courtois; Trent, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras, Fran García; Güler, Ceballos, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappé.

Key players such as Fede Valverde, Camavinga, Endrick and Vinicius will start on the bench, alongside Lunin, Mestre, Mendy, Gonzalo and Brahim. Fans and pundits alike will be closely watching to see how these changes impact the game against Elche.

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