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Official: Real Madrid starting lineup against Athletic Club | La Liga GW19
Real Madrid will be aiming to close the gap to the top of the La Liga table as they take on Athletic Club later tonight at San Mames.
Following Barcelona’s 5-1 triumph over RCD Mallorca on Tuesday, Los Blancos are again four points behind the leaders and will be eager to cut down the difference with a win at San Mames.
Ahead of the game, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has announced the starting XI that will be taking the field against the Basque club.
There has been one notable change made by the head coach as Aurelien Tchouameni, back from his injury, returns to the starting XI, at the expense of Brahim Diaz.
The Frenchman lines up at the base of the midfield while Federico Valverde and Dani Ceballos line up as the interiors with Jude Bellingham playing as the attacking midfielder.
Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo Goes line up as the two forwards for the visitors. As for the defence, the backline remains unchanged with Lucas Vazquez, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, and Fran Garcia shielding Thibaut Courtois in goal.
📋✅ ¡Nuestro XI inicial!
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Manchester United launch final push to sign Real Madrid outcast; club resists permanent exit
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Endrick as the Brazilian forward’s future at Real Madrid becomes increasingly uncertain, with a potential January loan move emerging as a solution to his lack of regular playing time.
According to Bernabeu Digital, Manchester United are making a final push to convince the 19-year-old to join them.
However, negotiations could prove complicated because the Premier League club is interested in including a purchase option in the deal, while Real Madrid are not currently planning to give up permanent control of the striker.
Endrick’s limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season have opened the door to a temporary departure, with AC Milan and Tottenham also emerging as potential destinations.
Why Manchester United want Endrick?
Manchester United are looking for greater attacking productivity and believe Endrick could provide a different dimension to their forward line.
The Premier League club has also been linked with the Brazilian in the past, as they assess options to improve their goalscoring output after a poor start to the season.
Notably, his situation at Real Madrid makes a move more plausible, as Endrick has struggled to secure consistent minutes, and the club is considering a loan that would give him the chance to play regularly.
However, United’s preferred terms could become the biggest obstacle.
The English side reportedly wants the option to buy Endrick at the end of the loan, potentially giving them a route to a permanent transfer if he impresses.
Real Madrid reject permanent Endrick exit
Real Madrid’s preference is understood to be a straightforward loan without a purchase option.
The club want Endrick to gain experience elsewhere before returning to compete for a place in the squad, rather than risk losing a young forward they have invested in for the future.
His previous loan spell at Lyon provides a possible model for another temporary move, although any agreement would depend on the terms offered and the player’s own preferences.
Manchester United are prepared to make an attractive financial proposal in an effort to secure his arrival, but money alone may not resolve the disagreement if Real Madrid remain unwilling to include a purchase clause.
