A new name! 19-year-old Valdepeñas debuts in Real Madrid's starting lineup

Real Madrid traveled to face Alavés in the 16th round of La Liga. Due to a massive injury and suspension crisis, Xabi Alonso has been forced to call upon 19-year-old Castilla defender.

A new name appears in Los Blancos' starting lineup—19-year-old defender Víctor Valdepeñas makes his debut. The talented Spaniard plays as a center-back or left-back for Castilla under the guidance of Álvaro Arbeloa. This season, Valdepeñas has scored 2 goals in 15 matches for Real's youth team.

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Let us add that the referee's opening whistle for the Alavés vs Real Madrid match will sound at 21:00 Central European Time.