As predicts Real Madrid s starting lineup: Huizen is expected to return and Valverde will continue to serve as right back

The Spanish media "AS" wrote an article analyzing Real Madrid's starting lineup in the upcoming El Clasico, saying that Huizen is expected to return to the starting lineup and Valverde will continue to serve as the right back.

Western media said that the wave of injuries has made Xavi Alonso worried in recent days. In previous games against Getafe and Juventus, he faced the absence of half the team. But Alonso finally welcomed back many players before the national derby. Carvajal, Arnold, Huizen and Ceballos have participated in the team's joint training, easing Alonso's shortage of personnel in the defense.

The key is whether these players who have been away from the team for a long time can directly start in such a high-intensity matchup. The most likely starter is Huizen, who has missed the last two club games and the Spanish team's last two games due to a soleus injury in his right leg. Carvajal and Arnold, who have missed four weeks and 40 days respectively, are less likely to start directly, which means Alonso has to continue to use Valverde as the right back. The defense will then consist of Valverde, Militao, Huizen and Carreras, with Courtois guarding the goal.

There are variables in the midfield formation. Joan Ameni will undoubtedly be a lock, while Mbappe, Vinicius, Bellingham and Guler also look untouchable, leaving just one spot in the midfield - likely to belong to Camavinga, who was benched against Juventus in midweek. The French midfielder may form a double midfielder with compatriot Joan Ameni, with Guler, Bellingham and Vinicius supporting him, and Mbappe stepping forward.

Potential starters for Real Madrid El Clasico (4-2-3-1):

Courtois; Valverde, Militao, Huizen, Carreras; Joan Armene, Camavinga; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe

Substitute lineup:

Lunin; Carvajal, Arnold, Asensio, Fran Garcia, Mendy, Ceballos, Brahim Dias, Mastantono, Rodrigo, Enderrick, Gonzalo Garcia

If no one is injured at the last moment, this 23-man roster will not need to recruit players from the youth training to supplement.

Real Madrid injury update:

Alonso welcomes back Carvajal, Alexander-Arnold, Huizen and Ceballos. Mendy has entered the squad against Juventus on Wednesday. Only Alaba and Rudiger are still on the injury list, and the team has no suspended players and no risk of back carding.