What are Real's attacking options during Vinicius Jr ban?

Real Madrid have never been short of attacking talent, but how best to bring that talent together has long been a subject of debate.

Vinicius Jr's four-match La Liga suspension has forced Jose Mourinho to rethink his forward line and explore alternative combinations.

In their 4-1 victory over Sevilla last weekend Real produced some of their most impressive attacking football of the season, deploying a new-look front three.

Kylian Mbappe led the line, with Endrick on the right, Yan Diomande on the left and Jude Bellingham operating in midfield. It delivered one of Real's most complete attacking performances of the season.

Wednesday's 4–1 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig showcased a different attacking set-up.

Mbappe again led the line, with Vinicius and Arda Guler supporting him, before Mourinho turned to his bench for fresh attacking options.

Diomande replaced Vinicius in the 69th minute and made an immediate impact, scoring Real's fourth with a spectacular volley, while Carlos Espi and Endrick were introduced late on.

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