Xabi Alonso's starting eleven in his new Real Madrid, according to Maldini, has 2 options.

In the absence of an official announcement, Xabi Alonso's return to Real Madrid is practically a reality. Replacing Carlo Ancelotti, who will be Brazil's coach, several speculations have begun to arise around Xabi. One of the most striking, of course, has been the possible line-up Real Madrid will have for the next season.

While this will remain a mystery until the Club World Cup, Maldini has revealed the 2 options that could be seen. The first of them is to use a formation similar to the one Xabi uses at Leverkusen, employing two wing-backs. An extremely dynamic system that would provide Real Madrid with constant pressure.

However, another of Maldini's options would be the well-known 4-4-2, surprising by leaving Rodrygo Goes out of the line-up. Although Maldini has considered other line-ups like the classic 4-3-3, the reality is that only Xabi knows what tactic to use.

Maldini's options for the line-up

Making history with Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi leaves the club as the best coach they have ever had.  Winning a Bundesliga undefeated, a German Cup, and a Super Cup, Xabi has proven to be a top-level coach. His line-ups, above all, have stood out for being extremely aggressive.

Mixing possession play with high pressure, Maldini expects to see a different Real Madrid for the next season. His first line-up would be with Courtois, Militao, Rüdiger, Asencio, Carvajal, Fran, Valverde, Tchouaméni, Bellingham, Mbappé, and Vinicius.

A dynamic, aggressive scheme, with Fran and Carvajal as wing-backs and Bellingham as an attacking midfielder.  The second line-up, on the other hand, would be with Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Rüdiger, Fran, Tchouaméni, Güler, Valverde, Bellingham, Mbappé, and Vinicius, being somewhat more classic.

Xabi Alonso's line-ups

Despite the options Maldini has given, the reality is that we must wait for Xabi's arrival to witness the changes at Real Madrid. The doubts that also remain are the possible fate of players who might not have a place, like the case of Rodrygo.