đź“… 24 August 2025 | Source: ESPN Digital
Real Madrid face newly promoted Oviedo at the Carlos Tertier stadium in search of their second win of the new La Liga season.
Coach Xabi Alonso has made a few surprises in the XI for this match. The biggest decision is to leave Vinicius Junior out, and Rodrygo Goes will get a chance in attack in his place.
In addition, Argentine youngster Franco Mastantuano will be in the starting XI for the first time in La Liga. He will play in place of Brahim Diaz.
As a change in defense, Dani Carvajal returns to the right wing, taking the place of Trent Alexander-Arnold. On the other hand, Antonio Rudiger returns to the XI, who will play in place of Eder Militao.
XI announced
Oviedo:
Aron; Dani Calvo, Costas, Raheem, Lugo; Cibo, Nacho, Ilich, Dendker, Elias; Rondon.
Real Madrid:
Courtoia; Carvajal, Rudiger, Huysen, Carreras; Chuameni, Valverde, Arda Guler; Mastantuano, Mbappe and Rodrygo.