📜Xabi’s squad for Real Madrid v Betis: one return, one missing! | OneFootball

Real Madrid and Betis face off this Sunday in a match that kicks off the football year for both teams in 2026 with a bang.

The Whites aim to keep up with a Barcelona that won the derby, while Betis cannot afford to drop more points if they want to keep up with Villarreal.

For the match, these are the players called up by Xabi Alonso.

The main news is the return of Dani Carvajal and the absence of Dean Huijsen due to injury.

Xabi's Squad

Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, and Sergio Mestre.

Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Asencio, Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, and David Jiménez.

Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos, and Thiago Pitarch.

Forwards: Vinicius, Rodrygo, Gonzalo, and Mastantuono.

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