Jude Bellingham is likely to form a midfield trio with Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni. This means captain Luka Modric has to settle for a place on the bench as he begins his farewell tour as he will leave the club after the tournament concludes.

Real Madrid will face Al-Hilal in their first game of the Club World Cup. Here is the predicted lineup for Xabi Alonso's side.

Real Madrid may be preparing to say goodbye to Rodrygo, as a report from Fichajes states that the Spanish giants are open to listening to offers for the Brazilian forward ahead of the summer transfer