Official: Real Madrid starting lineup against Rayo Vallecano

As Real Madrid look to reclaim top spot in La Liga from Girona, the Galacticos have announced their starting lineup to take on Rayo Vallecano.

Carlo Ancelotti has made a few changes to the lineup, resting some key players and giving a few others some much-needed starts.

Kepa Arrizzabalaga starts in goal again, shielded by a back four of Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, and Fran Garcia, as the latter returns to the XI after Ferland Mendy replaced him in El Clasico.

In midfield, Luka Modric makes just his fourth start in La Liga this season, alongside Eduardo Camavinga and the man in red-hot form – Jude Bellingham.

Up front, Ancelotti has deployed Fede Valverde on the right and Vinicius Jr on the left, with the experienced Joselu leading the line.

Arda Guler is finally back on the bench after grappling with constant injuries and could make his Madrid debut tonight, and Rodrygo also starts as a sub after signing a new deal with the Merengues.

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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) November 5, 2023