Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid had a very good start in La Liga, winning the absolute number of points after 4 rounds despite problems from the referee team (the club announced a complaint to FIFA).

From the La Liga results, the Spanish Royal Club is more confident to step onto the Champions League stage to meet opponent Marseille.

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Real Madrid are in good form in La Liga. Photo: EFE

Champions League/Cup C1 has always been the favorite and priority tournament of Real Madrid, the team is aiming to win the 16th championship in history.

Marseille are not too strong opponents (but be careful with Greenwood, Aubameyang). However, the new version of the Champions League has many surprises.

What happened last season is a lesson for Real Madrid. Just a slight loss of concentration will force them to participate in the play-off stage - which greatly affects the preparation and fitness of the players in the era of football saturated with competition schedules.

Therefore, Xabi Alonso's team wants to win maximum points at home ground Bernabeu to ensure the opportunity to stand in the top 8, with a ticket straight to the knock-out stage.

Last weekend, in the win over Real Sociedad, Alonso rotated his players. He wanted to have the best squad for a great debut in Europe's most prestigious tournament.

Federico Valverde will return to the starting line-up in midfield, while young talent Mastantuono is likely to start at right-back.

The Argentine has been a big fan of Alonso since arriving at the Bernabeu. He and Guler are the future of “Los Blancos”.

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Bellingham is ready to play. Photo: RMCF

The positive point for Alonso is the return of Camavinga and Jude Bellingham from injury. Although they only started the match from the bench, both will bring more tactical solutions.

If there is one issue that “Professor” Xabi is still thinking about, it is the left-wing attacking role. Since the beginning of the season, Vinicius has played more than Rodrygo.

Alonso is considering starting Rodrygo to create competition in the squad, as well as ensure the players' fitness.

For Alonso, only Kylian Mbappe is untouchable. The French player will lead the attack towards 3 points against Marseille, which he is very familiar with.

Force:

Real Madrid: Endrick, Mendy, R u diger injured.

Marseille: Aguerd injured.

Expected lineup:

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Gu ler, Tchouam e ni, Valverde; Mastantuono, Mbapp e, Rodrygo .

Marseille (4-2-3-1) : Rulli; Murillo, Pavard, Balerdi, Emerson; Kondogbia, H o jbjerg; Greenwood, Nadir, Weah; Aubameyang .

Match odds: Real Madrid handicap 1 1/4

Goal ratio: 3 1/4

Prediction: Real Madrid win 2-0 .

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhan-dinh-bong-da-real-madrid-vs-marseille-vong-bang-cup-c1-2442874.html