Discover Xabi Alonso’s predicted lineup for the Real Madrid vs Real Oviedo clash in the 2025/26 La Liga.

Real Madrid will play their first away match of the season when they visit Real Oviedo next Sunday at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium, as part of the second round of the 2025/26 La Liga campaign.

Although Alonso’s squad has been disrupted by multiple injuries, the available players are expected to approach the clash with high motivation, determined to kick off the campaign strongly, reclaim the league title, and restore confidence among the fans.

Real Madrid vs Real Oviedo: Predicted XI for La Liga

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois.

Defense: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Éder Militão, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras.

Midfield: Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Güler.

Attack: Vinícius Júnior, Gonzalo, Kylian Mbappé.

Expected Real Oviedo lineup vs Real Madrid

Goalkeeper: Escandell

Defense: Costa, Dendoncker, Calvo

Midfield: Vidal, Sibo, Ilic, Alhassan

Attack: Sera, Hassan, Rondón

Tactical Preview: Real Madrid vs Real Oviedo

Alonso is expected to field an attack-minded setup, with a dynamic front line spearheaded by Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.

In midfield, balance is the keyword. Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde are tasked with anchoring both defense and attack, while Arda Güler is given the freedom to create.

Defensively, Alonso has sprung a surprise by slotting in Trent Alexander-Arnold, signaling a strategy to widen the play and maximize crosses from the flanks.