Headline: Real Madrid Prepares for Match Against Malaga CF with Lineup Changes
Real Madrid will face Malaga CF in just over an hour for Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu. Having kicked off the new season with two consecutive victories over RCD Espanyol and Real Sociedad under the guidance of new manager Jose Mourinho, the Merengues aim to extend their winning streak.
With kickoff approaching, Mourinho has revealed the starting lineup for today’s match against the newly-promoted La Liga side. After employing the same starting XI in the first two matches, Mourinho has decided to implement several changes to the squad.
The defensive line sees three alterations, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rudiger, and Marc Cucurella coming on board to replace Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, and Alvaro Carreras, respectively. Dean Huijsen remains the sole player in the defense, as he takes on his boyhood club. Thibaut Courtois continues to guard the goal.
In midfield, Eduardo Camavinga steps in as Federico Valverde’s partner in the double pivot, leading to new signing Bernardo Silva being moved to the bench. Further up the pitch, Brahim Diaz takes over from Arda Guler on the right side, while the attacking trio of Jude Bellingham in the No. 10 position, Vinicius Jr., and Kylian Mbappe stays unchanged.
Real Madrid will take on Malaga CF in a little over an hour in Matchday 3 of the 2026/27 La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Having started the new campaign with back-to-back wins over RCD Espanyol and Real Sociedad under new manager Jose Mourinho, the Merengues will be eager to maintain their strong start.
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Changes aplenty
With kickoff not far away, Mourinho has announced the Real Madrid starting lineup that will take the field against the newly-promoted La Liga club today at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Having fielded the same starting XI for the first two games, the Real Madrid boss has opted to make some changes to the team today.
Three of the changes come in defence, where Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rudiger, and Marc Cucurella all start, replacing Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, and Alvaro Carreras, respectively.
Dean Huijsen is the only player who retains his place in the backline, as he faces his boyhood club. Thibaut Courtois, meanwhile, continues in goal.
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There is a change in midfield as well, as Eduardo Camavinga comes into the side as Federico Valverde’s partner in the double pivot. New signing Bernardo Silva makes way for the Frenchman.
Moving further ahead, Brahim Diaz replaces Arda Guler on the right flank, but the rest of the attacking unit remains intact as Jude Bellingham continues in the No. 10 role while Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe retain their places as well.
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