US EditionLaLiga: Alonso Benches Vinicius Jr and Alexander-Arnold for Real Madrid vs Oviedo
Coach Xabi Alonso adjusted Real Madrid's lineup to sustain their winning streak, including starting new signing Franco Mastantuono and benching Vinicius Junior.
- On Sunday, August 24, 2025, Real Madrid announced their starting eleven to face Real Oviedo, with Xabi Alonso dropping Vinicius Junior from the lineup.
- After a busy pre-season, Alonso pointed to load management and opponent factors, linking his technical choices to FIFA Club World Cup 2025 commitments and preparation needs.
- The announced XI also revealed Franco Mastantuono earned his first start in attack, while Dani Carvajal returned at right-back, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Eder Militao left out.
- Real Madrid responded on the pitch, defeating Oviedo 3-0 as Kylian Mbappé scored twice and substitute Vinicius Junior added a late goal during an impactful cameo.
- Looking ahead to August 30, 2025, Real Madrid will host Mallorca and Alonso signalled plans to retain Rodrygo and Franco Mastantuono, highlighting squad flexibility for upcoming fixtures.
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Xabi Alonso says Trent Alexander-Arnold could stay on Real Madrid bench after being dropped - The Mirror
Trent Alexander-Arnold was surprisingly named on the bench as Real Madrid beat Real Oviedo over the weekend and boss Xabi Alonso has warned the England star that he could stay there
Real Madrid secured a 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo in a match that featured some heated off-field incidents. Coach Xabi Alonso decided to rest Vinicius Junior.
LaLiga: Alonso benches Vinicius Jr and Alexander-Arnold for Real Madrid vs Oviedo
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has made two notable calls for their second LaLiga fixture against Real Oviedo. Alonso has left the duo of Vinicius Junior and Trent Alexander-Arnold on the bench. Franco Mastantuono starts on the right flank, with Rodrygo on the left. Antonio Rüdiger takes Éder Militão’s spot in the centre of the defence, while Dani Carvajal starts at right-back. Madrid beat Osasuna 1-0 in their opening game, thanks to a Kylian M…
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