CONFIRMED lineups for Valencia v Real Madrid fixture

Real Madrid will visit the Mestalla Stadium to face Valencia in the La Liga matchday 27 fixture on Saturday. This match will be conditioned by the racist abuse suffered by Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr at the stadium last campaign.

Racist chants were hurled at Vinicius during Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat at Valencia last May, sparking an international outcry.

Ancelotti said he was happy with the way Valencia reacted. "We must not forget what happened last year because when there are racist acts we must condemn and denounce," said the Italian.

Meanwhile, both Jude Bellingham and Joselu Mato are likely to help their team in Saturday's meeting as both have been called up by the Madrid coach.

Valencia starting XI: Mamardashvili (GK); Foulquier, Diakhaby, Mosquera, Gaya; Fran Perez, Pepelu, Javi Guerra, Canos; Yaremchuk and Hugo Duro.

Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin (GK); Carvajal, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Kroos, Camavinga; Bellingham; Rodrygo and Vinicius.

 

March 2, 2024

 

March 2, 2024