Confirmed lineups for Madrid's La Liga opener: Mbappe set for debut

England international Jude Bellingham took Spain by storm in his first year at Real Madrid, helping Los Blancos win the title and the Champions League. Playing in an advanced role the midfielder netted 19 top flight goals, but the arrival of French superstar Kylian Mbappe could change the picture for Bellingham.
With Vinicius Junior and Mbappe set to form a deadly tandem in attack, Bellingham might be tasked with more defensive duties than at times last season, more similar to how he operated at Borussia Dortmund">Borussia Dortmund.
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti must work quickly to find the best system for his galaxy of attacking stars to function. Los Blancos start their title defence at Real Mallorca on Sunday before their first home match, against Real Valladolid on August 25.
Real Mallorca starting XI: Greif (GK); Maffeo, Raillo, Valjent, Mojica; Costa, Darder, Mascarell; Asano, Muriqi and Rodriguez.
Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois (GK); Mendy, Rudiger, Militao, Carvajal; Bellingham, Tchouameni, Valverde; Vinicius Jr, Mbappe and Rodrygo.