Valenciavs.Real Madrid

The Brazil international was not involved in the team's 4-2 success over Sevilla before the international break due to suspension, but he will be back with the squad for this match and is set to start.

Vinicius has been in outstanding form for Carlo Ancelotti's side during the 2024-25 season, scoring 13 goals and registering nine assists in 20 appearances in all competitions.

Real Madrid have no fresh injury problems, meaning that David Alaba, Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal will be their only three absentees for the league fixture at Mestalla.

Alaba has made excellent progress in his recovery from a serious knee injury, but the Austria international, who has been on the sidelines for more than one year, is not yet ready to make his return.

Head coach Ancelotti could make two changes to the side that started against Sevilla, with Fran Garcia and Vinicius potentially coming in for Dani Ceballos and Brahim Diaz.

Eduardo Camavinga featured as the left-back against Sevilla, with Fran Garcia and Ferland Mendy both on the bench, but a specialist in that area is expected to be introduced into the XI on Friday night.

Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappe are also set to be in the away side's starting team here.

Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, F Garcia; Camavinga, Valverde; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe

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Matt Law