Real Madrid Faces Brest with Modric, Mendy

The Spanish football team, Real Madrid, has announced its starting lineup for the upcoming match against Brest, with Luka Modric and Ferland Mendy included as starters. The team, led by coach Carlo Ancelotti, is set to face Brest in the eighth round of the Champions League at the Stade du Roudourou in Guingamp, France.

The new lineup features Mendy replacing Fran García on the left side of the defense, while Modric takes the place of Dani Ceballos in the center of the field. Aurélien Tchouaméni will maintain his position in central defense, and Brahim Díaz will start in the attack, replacing Vinícius Junior. The complete lineup includes Courtois, Lucas Vázquez, Tchouaméni, Rüdiger, Mendy, Fede Valverde, Modric, Bellingham, Brahim, Rodrygo, and Mbappé.

However, the match was delayed by five minutes due to incidents caused by Brest fans, who lit white smoke flares on the field, affecting the referee's visibility. As a result, the team will face economic sanctions from UEFA. Despite the setback, Real Madrid is focused on securing a win in the Champions League match.

The team arrived in France after a 1.5-hour flight from Madrid and headed to the Novotel hotel. With the starting lineup announced, fans are eager to see how the team will perform against Brest. The match is set to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to secure a win in the prestigious tournament.

As the match gets underway, fans around the world will be watching to see how Real Madrid performs with its new lineup. Will the team be able to secure a win against Brest, or will the French team cause an upset? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - the match will be an intense and thrilling encounter.