How Will Real Madrid Lineup With Kylian Mbappe: Just a day after winning the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League, it was confirmed that Real Madrid had signed arguably the best football player in the world, Kylian Mbappe.
A World Cup winner with France, Mbappe ended his 7-year stay with Paris Saint-Germain which ended with several league titles. But his dream of winning the UCL could not be fulfilled in France.
The 25-year-old has signed with Los Blancos for free after his contract with PSG expired. His signing bonus is being reported to be between 125-150 million Euros, while his annual salary is likely around 15 million Euros (after taxes).
With arguably the best player in the world signing with the European champions, it would be exciting to see how the Frenchman fits into the Real Madrid line-up.
Here is our predicted Real Madrid playing XI for the 2024-25 season –
How Will Real Madrid Lineup With Kylian Mbappe
Goalkeeper
Thibaut Courtois
Despite missing most of the season due to multiple injuries, Thibaut Courtois made his return to the playing XI in the UEFA Champions League final and kept a clean sheet in the face of a barrage by Dortmund attackers, proving why he is considered to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Next season, he will take back his place as the Real Madrid #1.
Defenders
Dani Carvajal – RB
Dani Carvajal has been a regular in the Real Madrid playing XI under Carlo Ancelotti. Having been with the club since 2013, the Spaniard has emerged as one of the most defensively-sounded right-backs in the world. Carvajal even scored the first goal in the UCL final against Borussia Dortmund.
Antonio Rudiger – CB
A defensive wall for Real Madrid, Antonio Rudiger has arguably been the best defender in the world since signing with Chelseasin in 2022. He also acts as the first line of offence for his team and is very comfortable with the ball at his feet.
David Alaba – CB
While the second half of his 2023/24 season was hampered by a knee injury, Alaba has been highly impressive since signing with Real from Bayern Munich in 2021. A versatile player who can play at the wings and the centre, Alaba can be expected to be a crucial player for the club next season.
Ferland Mendy – LB
In the 2023/24 season, Ferland Mendy emerged as a more than competent winger for Real Madrid who is defensively capable and can help as the team moves forward with the ball.
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Midfielders
Eduardo Camavinga – CM
Despite being just 21 years old, the Frenchman has become one of the most versatile midfielders in the world. While still young, he is being looked at as a future leader in the squad.
Federico Valverde – CM
Valverde can play as a central midfielder as well as a right winger, which makes him a crucial piece in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans, who likes to make changes in his sides based on the opposition. There will be a lot of changes in Real Madrid’s tactics with Mbappe joining the squad. But with Luca Modric in his last year with Real Madrid and Toni Kroos leaving the club, Valverde will become the leader of Madrid’s strong midfield.
Jude Bellingham – AM
Jude Bellingham signed with Real Madrid in 2023 and has become a Ballon d’Or contender in his first year with Real Madrid. The face of the club in his very first season. Not only did he have a 20+ goal season as a midfielder, but he also scored in both El Classicos, proving himself to be a clutch player.
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Attackers
Rodrygo – LW
Carlo Ancelotti has shown a lot of faith in the Brazilian this season, as he played the most games out of anyone for Real Madrid this season. With the rumors of him leaving the club fading, Rodrygo will likely form what can be the deadliest attacking trio at Real Madrid next season.
Kylian Mbappe – ST
This whole piece is being written due to Mbappe joining Real Madrid and how the best footballer joining the European champions will affect the side. What can be said about Kylian Mbappe that has not been said before? A World Cup winner at 18 with insane stats for club and country. His hat trick in the 2022 World Cup final proves how he is arguably the best clutch player in the world.
Vinicius Jr. – RW
Definitely one of the best wingers in the world, Vinicius Jr. is the face of Real Madrid’s new generation of Galacticos. The Brazilian had his best statistical season with Real Madrid in 2023/24, which included a couple of goals in the UCL semifinal and one in the final. Vini is now well on way to becoming the next great Real Madrid superstar.
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