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RM vs EIB Dream11 Match Preview: Real Madrid will be looking to bounce back with maximum points after being on the receiving end of a 2-1 defeat to Real Betis in the last game which made them lose out to the top spot to FC Barcelona. Zinedine Zidane’s men are currently at second with 56 points while being two points shy of the Catalans. For their next opponents, they will be taking on Eibar who are languishing at the 16th spot in La Liga with 27 points. The game against Eibar comes at a tricky time for Real Madrid as they might end up resting a few first-team players before their do-or-die game against Manchester City at the Etihad in the Champions League as they trail by two away goals to one.
Match Details
Date- Saturday, March 14
Kick-Off- 1:30 AM (IST)
Venue- Santiago Bernabeu
Real Madrid
Frontline goal-keeper Thibaut Courtois is on the sidelines due to injury and he will be accompanying Eden Hazard and Marco Asensio who are out of action as well. Isco is likely to make his way back into the advanced role after not featuring against Betis in the last game due to a back issue. Alphonso Areola and Ferland Mendy are among the certainties to start. Vinicius Junior is expected to play up top, while Federico Valverde could be reintroduced in midfield. Right-back Dani Carvajal misses out the upcoming fixture due to the flu.
Eibar
Ivan Ramis’ knee injury gets him ruled out for the visitors, while Paulo Oliveira and Gonzalo Escalante are both undergoing suspensions. Sebastian Cristoforo could be poised in the heart of midfield along with Alvarez. Kike is expected to lead the attack in spite of the impressive performance off lately by Charles. Corra, Arbilla, Bigas and Cote should be the usual back four, with Dmitrovic in at goal.
Real Madrid- Areola; Militao, Varane, Ramos, Mendy; Valverde, Casemiro, Kroos; Vinicius, Benzema, Isco
Eibar- Dmitrovic; Correa, Arbilla, Bigas, Cote; Alvarez, Cristoforo; Inui, Edu, Orellana; Kike
Karim Benzema has been the standout performer for Real Madrid. The veteran centre forward has 14 goals, six assists and has a pass accuracy of 85% from 2221 minutes in La Liga this season. Having Benzema in the Dream11 Match Prediction team could earn the users a decent amount of points.
Fabian Orellana has impressed from Eibar’s end. The 34-year-old has seven goals, six assists and has a pass accuracy of 77% from 24 appearances in the Spanish League.
Casemiro’s presence in midfield often brings in calmness and reliability for Real Madrid. The Brazil international has three goals, two assists, a passing accuracy of 83.8% and averages 3.3 successful tackle per game. Casemiro’s inclusion in today match prediction squad should earn the user some valuable points.
Kike Garcia has three goals and a pass accuracy of 64.9% from 1089 minutes in the league for Eibar.
Real Madrid are the firm favourites to bag all three points at home.
Goalkeeper- M Dmitrovic
Defenders- P Bigas, S Ramos, R Varane, P Bigas
Midfielders- Casemiro (vc), F Orellana, T Inui, Isco
Forwards- K Benzema (c), V Junior
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