New opponents, new lineup. Xabi Alonso had no choice but to create a new lineup when Real Madrid went into the derby with Getafe.

That also means this will be the 11th time Alonso has changed the lineup in Real Madrid's 11 official matches this season.

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Real Madrid waits for Mbappe to continue shining. Photo: EFE

The absence of several players has left Real Madrid's defense really thin, especially on the right wing.

With Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dani Carvajal injured, Federico Valverde is likely to once again play at right-back – something he doesn't enjoy but always gives his all.

In any case, only two positions are guaranteed under Alonso: Kylian Mbappe up front and Thibaut Courtois in goal.

One area of ​​concern is midfield, with Alonso considering bringing Jude Bellingham back into the starting line-up.

Bellingham , recovering from shoulder surgery, only featured in the derby with a disappointing performance.

However, the recent FIFA Days gave the Englishman the opportunity to focus on working with “Professor” Xabi, where he tried to improve his fitness and regain his form.

Alonso needs Bellingham at his best because Real Madrid's schedule is very heavy. After Getafe in round 9 of La Liga , "Los Blancos" have to play El Clasico against Barcelona, ​​Champions League matches against Juventus and Liverpool.

The question now is the formation. Will Alonso maintain 4-3-3, switch to 4-2-3-1 or simply 4-4-2 to accommodate Bellingham.

It is not impossible that Jude will play on the left side of the 4-4-2 system. At that time, the former Dortmund player will have more opportunities to penetrate the center, becoming the third striker with Mbappe and Vinicius.

The change also means Tchouameni partners Camavinga in midfield, despite the latter's disappointing form after struggling with injury.

Bellingham's start also means Alonso's favourite option is out. Arda Guler is likely to be rested, with Mastantuono taking the right-midfield role.

Matches against Getafe are always difficult. However, with Mbappe in good form, Real Madrid are confident of taking 3 points and regaining the top spot in La Liga from Barca ahead of El Clasico .

Force:

Getafe: Abqar Abdel , Neyou Yvan injured.

Real Madrid: Huijsen, Carvajal, Trent, Rudiger, Mendy injured.

Expected lineup:

Getafe (3-4-1-2): Soria; Dakonam, Davinchi, Duarte; Femenia, Milla, Arambarri, Rico; Martin; Liso, Mayoral.

Real Madrid (4-4-2): Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Militao, Carreras; Mastantuono, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Bellingham; Mbappe, Vinicius.

Match odds: Real Madrid handicap 1 1/4

Goal ratio: 2 1/2

Prediction: Real Madrid win 2-1 .

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-bong-da-getafe-vs-real-madrid-vong-9-la-liga-2454170.html