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Team News: Real Madrid vs. Napoli injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

sportsmole.co.uk, 28 November 2023, 20:00
Real Madrid need just a point in their clash with Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday in order to win their group and claim an all-important seeding in the last 16 draw.

Los Blancos have won all four games in Group C so far, including the reverse in Naples on matchday two, as the 14-time winners look to improve on last season's semi-final run, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.

REAL MADRID vs. NAPOLI

REAL MADRID

Out: Vinicius Junior (hamstring), Eduardo Camavinga (knee), Aurelien Tchouameni (foot), Thibaut Courtois (knee), Eder Militao (knee), Arda Guler (muscle)

Doubtful: Luka Modric (muscle), Kepa Arrizabalaga (muscle)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Lunin; Lucas Vazquez, Rudiger, Alaba, Nacho; Valverde, Kroos, Brahim Diaz, Bellingham; Joselu, Rodrygo

NAPOLI

Out: Matias Olivera (knee), Mario Rui (muscle), Jesper Lindstrom (ankle)

Doubtful: none

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Natan, Juan Jesus; Lobotka, Zambo Anguissa, Zielinski; Politano, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.

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