The two changes in the starting XI Xabi plans for tonight

Real Madrid is already counting down the hours to face Real Oviedo at Carlos Tartiere, a match that will be very important for the club coached by Xabi Alonso. Not only to keep the winning streak that started against Osasuna, in the league debut at Santiago Bernabéu, a move made necessary after FC Barcelona's victory.

It is also because the Basque coach would be preparing some changes to his tactical scheme, modifications that are designed to prove the viability of some rotations... Even permanently alter the main starting line-up that he has created so far. One of the most notable of these changes features Dani Carvajal.

After all, Leganés's "2" was a substitute in the league debut against Osasuna. While it is true that he played minutes in the second half, giving a rest to a Trent Alexander-Arnold who had muscle overload, the first white captain still hasn't started. That situation could change tonight in the Asturian capital.

In his place, Alexander-Arnold himself would be the player moved to the bench. Real Madrid's new "12" is showing certain difficulties settling in as a reliable player for the coaching staff, doubts that are increased by his slight physical problem. Dani Carvajal had every chance to start against Real Oviedo.

Trying new things

The other change that Xabi Alonso would be considering introducing for the visit to Carlos Tartiere features Brahim Díaz. The Moroccan "21" is one of the players chosen by the Tolosa coach to effectively replaceJude Bellingham: the English "5" is still recovering from his left shoulder.

Meanwhile, while the Birmingham footballer is out, Brahim would act as his natural substitute in most cases. As with Trent Alexander-Arnold, his debut hasn't exactly been eye-catching and has left some doubts among Madridists and the white coaching staff themselves... so they would have made the decision, according to the newspaper As, to send him to the bench.

In his place, a footballer who was cheered loudly by Santiago Bernabéu would enter the starting eleven: Franco Mastantuono. The excitement of Madridists for the Argentine footballer is practically immeasurable, judging by the reaction of the merengue crowd in the match against Osasuna. The first start for the South American "30" will be a special moment.

It could even change the internal dynamics of Santiago Bernabéu locker room. That's why everyone will be watching these changes that Xabi Alonso is considering hours before facing Real Oviedo at Carlos Tartiere, a crucial match for the fate of LaLiga 25/26.