Garcia will start the match against Benfica in the starting lineup

Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garcia is expected to start in the main lineup in the UEFA Champions League match against Benfica. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

It is reported that one of the team's leaders, Kylian Mbappe, has been injured. The severity of his injury is not yet known.

This news was announced by euro-football.ru. There are various speculations about the possible date of the French forward's return to the squad.

However, it is almost certain that Real's head coach Alvaro Arbeloa will lead the team without Mbappe in the upcoming match. According to the Diario AS publication, the 21-year-old Spanish forward Gonzalo Garcia will start the game.

He has previously successfully replaced Mbappe and been beneficial to the team. The match between Real and Benfica will start today at 01:00 Tashkent time.

Earlier, in the match held in Lisbon, the Madrid team won by a narrow margin. This time, the match is of great importance for Real, and Garcia's participation could be a significant test for the team.