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Predicted Real Madrid XI vs Malaga
Sun 30 Aug, 16:00PD
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Real Madrid predicted lineup vs MalagaEARLY CROWD
Real Madrid are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 at home to Malaga in the PD: T. Courtois in goal, a back four of D. Dumfries, D. Huijsen, I. Konaté and Marc Cucurella, and Kylian Mbappé leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 5 predictions, so it is not settled yet.
- GKT. Courtois
- RBD. Dumfries
- CBD. Huijsen
- CBI. Konaté
- LBMarc Cucurella
- CDMF. Valverde
- CDMT. Alexander-Arnold
- CAMVinícius Júnior
- CAMA. Güler
- CAMJ. Bellingham
- STKylian Mbappé
Team news
- 2 changes vs the last Real Madrid lineup: Cucurella and Alexander-Arnold in, Álvaro Carreras and Bernardo Silva out.
Early crowd pick from 5 fan predictions, too few to call it settled. This is not a confirmed team sheet: official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Last Season's Most Common Real Madrid XI
Based on 55 official matches last season
We switch to this season's XI after 1 more match this season.
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.
Real Madrid fixtures
Real Madrid
- What is Real Madrid's predicted lineup today?
- Real Madrid are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 at home to Malaga in the PD: T. Courtois in goal, a back four of D. Dumfries, D. Huijsen, I. Konaté and Marc Cucurella, and Kylian Mbappé leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 5 predictions, so it is not settled yet. Full XI (4-2-3-1): T. Courtois, D. Dumfries, D. Huijsen, I. Konaté, Marc Cucurella, F. Valverde, T. Alexander-Arnold, Vinícius Júnior, A. Güler, J. Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé.
- Who started Real Madrid's last match?
- Real Madrid's starting XI on 26 Aug 2026 in the La Liga (4-2-3-1): Thibaut Courtois, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras, Bernardo Silva, Federico Valverde, Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé.
- What was Real Madrid's last result?
- Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4–1 on 26 Aug 2026.
- When did Real Madrid last win?
- Real Madrid last won on 26 Aug 2026, beating Real Sociedad 4–1.
- Who takes penalties for Real Madrid?
- Kylian Mbappé has taken the most penalties for Real Madrid in the 2025/26 season, scoring 12 of 12.
- Who has made the most starts for Real Madrid this season?
- Thibaut Courtois leads with 4 starts for Real Madrid across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Real Madrid use most often?
- Real Madrid have used a 4-4-2 in 2 of their 4 matches this season.
- Which Real Madrid goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- T. Courtois has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Real Madrid this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Real Madrid defender has started the most this season?
- A. Carreras has made the most starts as defender for Real Madrid this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Real Madrid midfielder has started the most this season?
- F. Valverde has made the most starts as midfielder for Real Madrid this season, starting 4 matches.
Real Madrid vs Malaga
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