Real Madrid has had a summer of change, with legends Zinedine Zidane, Sergio Ramos, and Raphael Varane leaving.
Nonetheless, under Carlo Ancelotti’s second tenure at the Bernabeu, Los Blancos remain favorites to win La Liga.
In his first season, the Italian failed to win the title, but in 2013-14, he led Madrid to the famous ‘La Decima,’ their tenth Champions League victory.
Given the exits of the two previous greatest central defenders – Ramos and Varane – one could argue he was dealt a poor hand this time.
Ramos, in particular, provided a level of leadership that no other player of the present squad can match.
The signing of David Alaba, on the other hand, could be the best in Europe this season.
On a free transfer from Bayern Munich, the Austrian arrives as a world-class international capable of playing in defense or midfield.
The return of Gareth Bale will be interesting, and the development of players like Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior will be essential to any significant success.
Then there’s Eden Hazard’s injury, which might mean the difference between winning La Liga and finishing third.
Real Madrid XI for 2021-22
Thibaut Courtois has subsequently proved why he is one of the top goalkeepers in the world, and he will hold his place in the starting XI despite a difficult start to life at the club.
Dani Carvajal is the first-choice right-back, but due to his injury woes, Alvaro Odriozola or Lucas Vasquez will likely get more playtime than Ancelotti would want.
New-signing Eder Militao, who showed signs of development towards the end of last season, should be paired with Alaba in the center of defense, with Nacho also seeing plenty of game.
Ferland Mendy will start Marcelo on the bench at left-back, despite the fact that the 33-year-form old’s has declined drastically in recent years.
Casemiro will continue to play a vital role in Los Blancos’ midfield, with Luka Modric and Toni Kroos also anticipated to start for Ancelotti.
Fede Valverde, on the other hand, will play a significant amount of time in one of the three midfield positions this season.
Hazard’s exceptional potential keeps him in the team for the time being, but he must show signs of returning his best form soon.
Bale is expected to start on the right wing, despite the fact that many expected him to start on the right. This is due to Italian management’s faith in the Welshman following their previous meeting in Madrid.
And up front, there’s Karim Benzema, who has taken on massive goalscoring responsibility since Cristiano Ronaldo’s left.
In reserve will be Marco Asensio, Martin Odegaard, and Marco Asensio.
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