Real Madrid’s 2024/25 UCL campaign officially starts tonight. The merengues will start their title defending season in their backyard, as they welcome Stuttgart to the Santiago Bernabéu.

Ahead of the showdown, they have been some conflicting reports with regards to injury updates, with Militão being the center of attention. However, yesterday will conducting his pre-match presser, Ancelotti cleared the air around the situation.

All things considered with all first hand informations gathered, Madrid my DNA provides you the best possible way ancelotti could line-up tonight. — 4-3-3.

Defenders

Gk: Thibaut Courtois

As usual, the Belgian will always feature for Ancelotti as long as he’s fit. However, there’s a huge pressure on his shoulders, as he must recreate Lunin’s last season performance.

RB: Dani Carvajal

When reports emerged that Militão was a doubt for today’s game, Carvajal was amongst his possible replacement. With Ancelotti confirming that the Brazilian will be 100% fit, Carvajal is expected to return to his normal position.

CB: Elder Militão

Missed training yesterday due to a slight fatigue, Militão has the backing of Ancelotti to be fit tonight.

CB: Antonio Rüdiger

Real Madrid’s best defender last season, Rüdiger would look to recreate his performances in this new campaign.

LB: Ferland Mendy

Freshly off a renewal which will be announced in the coming days, Mendy is one of Ancelotti’s most trusted skipper. Despite the impressive displays by Fran Garcia, Mendy, for Ancelotti remains Real Madrid’s first choice LB.

Midfielder

DM: Aurelien Tchouaméni

One of the big absentees last weekend, Tchouaméni officially returned to training yesterday, and is now 100% fit. The manager is expected to count on him from the start.

CM: Fede Valverde

It’s a no-brainer really, that Valverde appears in Real Madrid’s line-up on every match day. When it comes to fitness, the Uruguayan is second to none.

CM: Jude Bellingham

Sidelined since Match day 1, Bellingham is expected to move straight into the starting XI after full recovery. The Englishman might be tasked with chance creation, something Real Madrid has lacked in the passed weeks.

Attackers

RW: Rodrygo Goes

Came on as an early sub again sociedad, Rodrygo is yet to hit the ground running in this new season. The Brazilian will be hoping for a better night, as he performs in his favourite competition.

LW: Vinicius Jr

The star man in this competition last season, Vinicius will look to recreate a similar campaign, with his first victim being Stuttgart.

CF: kylian Mbappe

4 goals already in 6 games for Real Madrid, the goal scoring pressure is now off Mbappé’s shoulders. He will now look to impress in his Real Madrid’s UCL debut.