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Spanish giants Real Madrid will play their season opener against Getafe on 19th of August at Santiago Bernabeu. Let's have a look at the Strongest Predicted Playing XI of Real Madrid for the upcoming La Liga:
Strongest Predicted Starting Playing XI: Thibaut Courtois, Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane, Daniel Carvajal, Marcelo, Isco, Tony Kroos, Casemiro, Gareth Bale, Marco Asensio, Karim Benzema.
Strong Substitutes: Luka Modric, Dani Ceballos, Lucas Vazquez, Nacho and Borja Mayoral
GOALKEEPER
Thibaut Courtois
This Belgium goalkeeper has joined Real Madrid and left Chelsea for a $45 million deal. He is now set to play for Real Madrid. The 26-year-old was one of the stars of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, he earned the Golden Glove award and declared as the best keeper of the tournament. Real Madrid will be tempted to play Courtois over their all-time goalkeeper Keylor Navas.
DEFENCE
Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane, Daniel Carvajal and Marcelo
There should not be any concerns regarding the defence, it looks good with two World Cup winners Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane. In defence, the presence of their skipper Sergio Ramos motivates other players like Raphael Varane, Daniel Carvajal and Marcelo in tough situations. Marcelo, who plays mainly at the left-back and can also be operated as a left winger. Pepe's departure created an opening in the team for Daniel Carvajal, who can make full use of this golden opportunity. In the UEFA Super Cup finals, their defensive errors were punished by the Atletico Madrid's striker Diego Costa.
MIDFIELD
Isco, Tony Kroos and Casemiro
Real Madrid has a very stable mid-field. Coordination between each among of them is the key to their success in every match. Tony Kroos, who won the 2014 FIFA World Cup for his national side makes Real Madrid more strong. Spanish attacking midfielder Isco along with the Brazilian defensive midfielder Casemiro, they both can demolish any team through their precise and accurate passing. Apart from that, there is a very strong candidate available in the substitute is Luka Modric. Modric, who led his national team Croatia to the finals of FIFA World Cup 2018 for the first time in the WC history and in which Croatia also finished second in the table. In the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Modric was honoured with the Golden Ball award and he was also declared as the best player of the tournament.
ATTACK
Gareth Bale, Marco Asensio and Karim Benzema
The exit of Ronaldo must have left the Real Madrid attack stumbled, but still, the presence of Gareth Bale, Marco Asensio, and Karim Benzema make the attack special. These trios together can put an end to Ronaldo's absence in the attack. They can change the course of the game anytime. Now, Real Madrid will have to find a new way of scoring goals. Asensio and Bale, they both have scored plenty of goals in the 2018 International Champions Cup, that form can help them in the upcoming La Liga season.
