Real Madrid vs Girona, 2026 La Liga: Predicted lineups

Madrid – With one eye firmly fixed on next week’s Champions League quarter-final return leg at Bayern Munich, Real Madrid head coach Arbeloa is expected to rotate his squad when Los Blancos welcome high-flying Girona to the Bernabéu on La Liga matchday 30.

Although Madrid trail leaders Barcelona by seven points and the title race appears all but decided, the fixture offers vital minutes to key names searching for sharpness. Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga and Ferland Mendy are all slated to start as they build momentum ahead of Wednesday’s European showdown.

Between the posts, Andriy Lunin is set to continue, protected by a back four of Dani Carvajal, Éder Militao, young centre-back Huijsen and Fran García. Camavinga will anchor midfield alongside Aurélien Tchouameni, allowing Bellingham to operate in an advanced role. Federico Valverde should patrol the right flank, with Vinicius Junior and marquee summer signing Kylian Mbappé leading the line.

Girona, chasing a European berth of their own, will rely on a mix of experience and flair. Veteran goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga is tipped to start behind a defensive unit of Arnau, Reis, Frances and Moreno. Axel Witsel brings steel to midfield, supported by Beltran and Martin, while the creative trio of Tsygankov, Ounahi and Ruiz look to stretch Madrid on the break.

Broadcast details Spanish viewers can catch the contest live on DAZN La Liga, while audiences in the United States can tune in via ESPN Deportes.

Real Madrid predicted XI: Lunin; Carvajal, Militao, Huijsen, Fran García; Camavinga, Tchouameni; Valverde, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappé.

Girona predicted XI: Gazzaniga; Arnau, Reis, Frances, Moreno; Witsel, Beltran, Martin; Tsygankov, Ounahi, Ruiz.