Newly appointed Real Madrid head coach, Xabi Alonso, is already making headlines as his first starting XI has surfaced online following the club’s behind-closed-doors friendly against Leganés on Friday.
And omo, football lovers, this one is going to be hot! Imagine a front line with Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Jr, Brahim Díaz, and Gonzalo García all starting together — pure attacking firepower.
The Clash Behind Closed Doors
According to reports from Diario AS journalist Javier Martin, Los Blancos hosted recently-relegated Leganés in the Spanish capital as part of their pre-season preparations for the upcoming La Liga campaign.
When the dust settled, Real Madrid claimed a dominant 4-1 victory. Fans may not have been allowed inside the stadium, but trust me, the lineup alone was enough to cause a stir online.
Summer Signings and Injury Comeback
Xabi Alonso wasted no time testing his new summer signings. Both Dean Huijsen and Álvaro Carreras featured from the start, giving supporters an early glimpse of how they could fit into Madrid’s system.
And omo, here’s another hot gist — Dani Carvajal made his return to action after a lengthy injury layoff, a big boost for Los Blancos ahead of the competitive season.
Full Starting XI
Here’s the confirmed Real Madrid lineup that got the job done against Leganés:
Courtois; Carvajal, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Ceballos, Brahim; Vinícius Jr, Gonzalo García, Mbappé.
With a front line like this, even friendly matches look like Champions League nights. If this is what Alonso is bringing to the new season, La Liga defenders better start preparing now because e go choke!
