Carlo Ancelotti names starting lineup to host Braga at the Bernabéu, includes surprise attacker

Real Madrid will host Braga from Portugal on Wednesday at the Bernabéu. The match will be Real’s second of three consecutive home games.

The game also corresponds to matchday four of the 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League.

A Los Blancos win will see the Spanish side sail through to the next stage of the competition.

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti has named his starting lineup to begin the game.

Due to shoulder problems picked up in the last game against Rayo Vallecano, star man Jude Bellingham starts the game from the bench.

Brahim Diaz slots in attack, and is likely to occupy the role played by the Englishman this season.

Starting XI

Kepa, Lucas Vázquez, Rüdiger, Nacho, Mendy, Kroos, Valverde, Camavinga, Brahim, Rodrygo and Vinicius.

Substitutes

Lunin, Diego Piñeiro, Carvajal, Alaba, Bellingham, Modrić, Joselu, Fran García, Arda Güler, Nico Paz.