Girona and Real Madrid face off in La Liga action this Sunday. Los Blancos seek to hold onto their league lead as Girona battle to escape the drop zone.Real Madrid come to this match after a comeback

Xabi Alonso faces a defensive crisis in Athens, fielding a largely untested Real Madrid lineup without Thibaut Courtois and several starters.

Real Madrid fans on X are surprised with manager Xabi Alonso’s decision to name Fran Garcia as a starter for their LaLiga clash with Girona.

Real Madrid predicted lineup vs. Girona (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militão, Rüdiger, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga; Valverde, Bellingham; Vinícius; Mbappé

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso could make three changes to his starting side for Wednesday's Champions League contest with Olympiacos in Greece. Los Blancos switched to a back three for the La Liga contest with Elche on Sunday, but they could only draw 2-2, and the team's winless run in all competitions has now stretched to three matches.

Real Madrid visits Arsenal with the aim of winning and remaining unbeaten after the previous draw against Paris Féminines. Today's match is at Meadow Park with the following confirmed line-ups. Arsenal: Van Domselaar; Fox, Wubben-Moy, Catley, McCabe; Cooney-Cross, Mariona, Maanum; Kelly, Smith, and Russo

On Sunday evening, Real Madrid dropped points for the fourth time in five games and for a third consecutive game in La Liga, drawing 1-1 away to Girona, a match

Real Madrid are expected to welcome Thibaut Courtois back into their starting team for Sunday night's La Liga contest with Girona.