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Real Madrid will face newly-promoted Málaga at the Santiago Bernabéu on August 30, 2026, in what represents an ideal opportunity for manager José Mourinho to provide rest to key players while maintaining the team’s strong start to the La Liga season. The hosts currently sit second in the table with six points from their opening two matches.
Real Madrid’s predicted starting lineup features goalkeeper Courtois behind a back four of Trent, Konaté, Rüdiger, and Cucurella. The midfield is expected to include Valverde and Bernardo Silva, with attacking duties handled by Vinicius, Bellingham, Güler, and Mbappé. Alternative options such as Brahim or Diomandé could feature in the starting XI depending on Mourinho’s rotation decisions, particularly among the attacking contingent.
Málaga will counters with a lineup featuring Herrero in goal, supported by defenders Puga, Recio, Galilea, and Salinas. The midfield pairing of Izan and Dotor will provide defensive cover, while Dani Lorenzo, Larrubia, and Rafita occupy attacking midfield roles alongside striker Chupe.
The match kicks off at 17:00 CEST (11:00 AM EST) and will be broadcast on DAZN La Liga in Spain and ESPN Deportes in the United States, with streaming available via ESPN+.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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