After a tough El Clásico loss to FC Barcelona, Real Madrid return to the Santiago Bernabéu tonight to face Real Oviedo. The atmosphere is expected to be charged, with fans eager to see a strong response following the defeat at Camp Nou, which effectively handed La Liga momentum to their rivals. Adding to the drama, reports of a dressing room altercation between Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde have surfaced, making this match a crucial test of unity for manager Alvaro Arbeloa.

With only two games left in the season, Arbeloa needs a convincing performance to steady the ship. There's good news on the injury front: Kylian Mbappé has returned to full training and is expected to feature, while Dani Carvajal has also trained with the squad, though his availability remains uncertain. However, several key players will be missing, including Andriy Lunin, Dean Huijsen, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo Goes, Arda Guler, Eder Militao, and Ferland Mendy.

Here’s a look at how Real Madrid could line up against Real Oviedo in what might be one of Arbeloa’s final home games in charge.

In goal, Thibaut Courtois is set to start after making his return from injury in the Clásico. At right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold—recently included in England's preliminary World Cup squad—will look to impress and secure his spot for the tournament. On the left, Fran Garcia is expected to get the nod over Alvaro Carreras, continuing Arbeloa’s recent preference.

In central defense, Antonio Rudiger and Raul Asencio will pair up, with David Alaba providing cover from the bench. The midfield will likely feature Tchouameni, who will be eager to put the off-field drama behind him and control the tempo alongside Luka Modric and Eduardo Camavinga.

Up front, Mbappé is poised to start in a 4-3-3 formation, flanked by Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo’s replacement, with the aim of reigniting the attack that has struggled in recent weeks. It’s a night for redemption at the Bernabéu, and the squad knows a strong showing is non-negotiable.