Real Madrid is going through a big problem of selection this Sunday when they go to play Valencia. Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham are the two most effective stars of the Spanish giants, who will be absent. This lack is timely in the title race. Madrid is already one point behind leaders Barcelona.
When he receives the fifth yellow card, against Rayo Vallecano, Vinicius Junior is suspended. His discipline is a subject of discussion with fans. In that match, he came up with a brilliant goal yet he received a booing of own supporters. He has also been followed this week by off-field distractions. There were reports of him being forward visiting Paris on his time off.
The Brazilian is always tense in re-visiting the Mestalla Stadium. Three years back he received acute racist abuse there. Of course, since that time Valencia fans have continuously jeered him whenever he returns. And now Madrid, with his attack having to operate without his explosive pace and flair.
Jude Bellingham is also injured after being sidelined with left hamstring. He was walking off early against Rayo with a limp and he seemed plainly agitated. Initial medical tests indicate that he will be out of action in a few weeks. It is an enormous setback to coach Alvaro Arbeloa. The transition of the team midfield has been with Bellingham this season.
Irrespective of these defeats, Kylian Mbappe is in a prime condition. The French captain has registered eight goals within the past five games. He will be spearheading the opposition to a struggling Valencia team. Valencia are positioned at the 16 th in the table and are out of the Copa del Rey recently.
