Cucurella, Brahim start in a 4-2-3-1: How Real Madrid can line up against Malaga
Real Madrid prepares for their upcoming La Liga match against Malaga under manager Jose Mourinho. The team is managing several player absences while integrating new signing Marc Cucurella into the starting lineup.
Why it matters
Covers tactical adjustments and roster management for one of the world's most prominent professional football clubs.
Real Madrid face off against newly-promoted side Malaga in their third fixture of the 2026/27 La Liga later today at the Santiago Bernabeu.
With Jose Mourinho back at the helm of affairs, the Merengues have made a positive start to the season, registering victories over RCD Espanyol and Real Sociedad in their first two matches.
Real Madrid are among the only three clubs to have made a perfect start to their La Liga campaign, along with FC Barcelona and Sevilla.
The win over the Basque club earlier this week, in particular, will have pleased the manager, as the team produced a fine display in the second half, with Kylian Mbappe getting a hat-trick, Vinicius Jr. scoring, and Jude Bellingham shining as well.
Real Madrid's aim will be to build on that momentum and secure another victory at the Santiago Bernabeu and set the tone early in the title race.
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