Arbeloa Hands Castilla Product First La Liga Start, Diaz Benched Against Valencia
08 February 2026at19:00
Alvaro Arbeloa has revealed Real Madrid's starting lineup for their away clash against Valencia (21:00 GMT+1) on Matchday 23 of La Liga.
Arbeloa continued to leave Brahim Diaz on the bench, opting for other players in the starting eleven. The coach also decided to place his trust in young right-back David Jimenez (21), who will make his first La Liga start.
Real Madrid's starting XI: Courtois - Jimenez, Asensio, Huijsen, Carreras - Guler, Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga - Gonzalo Garcia, Mbappé.
Q&A
Why did Alvaro Arbeloa bench Brahim Diaz for the Valencia match?
Alvaro Arbeloa opted for other players in Real Madrid's starting eleven against Valencia, choosing not to include Brahim Diaz in the lineup for the Matchday 23 fixture.
What is significant about David Jimenez's inclusion in Real Madrid's starting XI?
David Jimenez, at 21 years old, is set to make his first-ever La Liga start for Real Madrid against Valencia, marking a significant milestone in his professional career.
