Headline: Real Madrid Prepares to Face Racing Santander in Key La Liga Match
Real Madrid will face Racing Santander at the Estadio El Sardinero this Sunday, aiming to secure a positive result on the road in La Liga. Following a narrow 2-1 victory against Barcelona, Los Blancos will carry significant confidence into this matchup.
Manager Jose Mourinho plans to adopt a 4-4-2 formation, indicating that some changes to the starting lineup are likely. Notably, Thibaut Courtois and Denzel Dumfries are both expected to start in this fixture.
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4-4-2 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup To Face Racing Santander
Defence
Thibaut Courtois is set to guard the goal for the Madrid outfit after allowing just one goal in his previous match. Ibrahima Konate will partner with Dean Huijsen at the heart of the Real Madrid defence, working to maintain a solid structure in the defensive zone.
Denzel Dumfries will aim to assert himself as the right-back, while Marc Cucurella will strive to make an impact on the left side. Both defenders are expected to support offensive plays wherever possible.
Antonio Rudiger and Trent Alexander-Arnold will provide cover from the bench for the defensive positions.
BARCELONA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 25: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates the victory at the end of the La Liga EA Sports 2026/27 match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on October 25, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
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Midfield
Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde are set to anchor the midfield for Los Blancos, aiming to dominate the center of the field and create promising opportunities in the attacking zone.
Jude Bellingham will operate as a left-sided midfielder, while Arda Guler seeks to make an impression on the right flank. Both will be responsible for much of the creative play for Real Madrid.
Eduardo Camavinga and Brahim Diaz will be ready on the bench, waiting for their chance to contribute in the second half if needed.
Up front, Yan Diomande and Kylian Mbappe will spearhead the attack, collaborating to create challenges for the opposing defenders this Sunday.
Carlos Espi will find himself on the bench.
