Elche vs Real Madrid Lineups Confirmed: Real Madrid have announced their confirmed starting lineup for the clash, and manager Jose Mourinho has left nothing to chance by rolling out heavy artillery. All eyes are firmly on the lethal frontline with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. starting in tandem, while summer arrival Trent Alexander-Arnold slots straight into the backline. With Federico Valverde leading the side out as captain and genuine game-changers waiting in reserve, Los Blancos look completely switched on to make a serious statement.
Mbappé, Vini Jr., And Trent Start In Power-Packed XI
Jose Mourinho has opted for an aggressive setup packed with world-class talent across the pitch. Thibaut Courtois takes his usual spot between the sticks, shielded by a backline featuring Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Dean Huijsen, and Marc Cucurella.
In midfield, Aurelien Tchouameni anchors the center of the park, freeing up captain Federico Valverde and Arda Guler to dictate the tempo. Up front, Kylian Mbappe spearheads the attack alongside Vinicius Jr. and Yan Diomande, forming a blistering trio built to tear open defenses with pace and direct running.
Bellingham And Endrick Headline Loaded Bench
The quality on the Real Madrid bench underlines the depth at Mourinho’s disposal. Midfield talisman Jude Bellingham is named among the substitutes alongside Eduardo Camavinga, Brahim Diaz, and Brazilian prodigy Endrick, giving the manager elite options to change gears in the second half.
Experienced defender Antonio Rudiger and Denzel Dumfries also start on the bench, ensuring Madrid have ample cover across all departments.
Team Sheets
Real Madrid Starting XI: Thibaut Courtois (GK), Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella, Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde (C), Arda Guler, Vinicius Jr., Yan Diomande, Kylian Mbappe.
Substitutes: Andriy Lunin (GK), Raul Asencio, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Endrick, Alvaro Carreras, Carlos Espi, Bernardo Silva, Brahim Diaz, Antonio Rudiger, Denzel Dumfries, Thiago.
Manager: Jose Mourinho
Elche CF Starting XI: Matias Dituro (GK), German Valera, Buba, Redondo, Victor Chust, Revivo, Tete Morente, Marc Aguado, Gonzalo Villar, Martim Neto, Osorio.
Substitutes: Iturbe (GK), Bigas, Ponce, Facundo Buonanotte, Fer Nino, Josan, Thomas Lemar, Diang, Cepeda, Ruben S., Barzic.
