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In a bid to secure their fifth consecutive triumph across various competitions, Real Madrid is gearing up to face a struggling Granada side at the iconic Bernabeu stadium in Spain's top-flight football this Saturday evening.
La Liga Dynamics:
Los Blancos currently hold the top spot in the La Liga table, locked in a points tie with Girona in the second position. Granada, on the flip side, finds themselves languishing in the 19th position, having only amassed nine points from their initial 14 games in the 2023-24 season.
Bellingham's Ankle Woes:
Jude Bellingham, with 15 goals to his credit this season, is expected to be featured in the starting lineup despite grappling with concerns surrounding an ankle issue. Nevertheless, Ancelotti might introduce changes post the European clash, contemplating the inclusion of Lucas Vazquez, Nacho, and Joselu into the starting XI this weekend.
Injury Challenges for Granada:
On the Granada front, Jesus Vallejo, on loan from Real Madrid, remains unavailable due to a hamstring problem, while Miguel Angel Rubio is sidelined with an ankle complaint.
Goal-scoring Potential:
Granada boasts considerable goal-scoring prowess, with Bryan Zaragoza and Myrto Uzuni, both returning from suspension, each tallying five goals in the league this season. Joining them in the starting XI are Lucas Boye, with three goals to his name in Spain's top flight this term.
Potential Lineups:
Real Madrid:
- Goalkeeper: Lunin
- Defense: Vazquez, Nacho, Alaba, Mendy
- Midfield: Valverde, Kroos, Ceballos
- Attack: Bellingham, Rodrygo, Joselu
Granada:
- Goalkeeper: Ferreira
- Defense: R Sanchez, Torrente, Miquel, Neva
- Midfield: Villar, Gumbau, Melendo
- Attack: Uzuni, Boye, Zaragoza
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