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Real Madrid open up their LaLiga campaign against Almería on Sunday, and are expected to make changes to the team that began the Super Cup.

Valverde has claimed that he is at his best in the middle of the park and this is a prime opportunity for Toni Kroos, another who put in a significant shift on Wednesday, to rest for bigger tests to come. “Those who didn’t play today will get their chance soon,” the Italian said. “I’ll freshen the team up a bit on Sunday.” Chief among the changes expected at Power Horse Stadium is the inclusion of two summer signings, Antonio Rüdiger and Aurélien Tchouaméni, who are in line to make their domestic debuts for Madrid.

We go over everything you need to know for Almeria vs. Real Madrid on Matchday 1.

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Almeria vs Real Madrid predicted line-ups Almerias predicted line-up (4-3-3): Fernando Pacheco; Alejandro Pozo, Rodrigo Ely, Srdjan Babic, Sergio Akie.

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Sun, Aug 14 Sun, Aug 14 Sun, Aug 14 There won't be any way through for Almeria, who are surprisingly backed by bookmakers to score against the reigning league winners. David Alaba is projected to take over left-back duties, while Lucas Vazquez replaces the injured Dani Carvajal (ankle) at right-back. Although a likely transfer target, Nigerian international Umar Sadiq is expected to lead the line for the newly promoted side against Real Madrid, looking to translate his 18-goal, 12-assist season last year into the Spanish top flight.