Usage Note
Startaufstellung is the official list of players beginning a match, announced before kick-off. Die Startaufstellung bekanntgeben (announce the starting lineup) is a pre-match ritual covered extensively in sports media. It often triggers debate when key players are rested.
Examples
"Die Startaufstellung überraschte alle: Der Stammtorhüter fehlte."
Natural Translation
The starting lineup surprised everyone: the regular goalkeeper was missing.
Literal Translation
The starting-lineup surprised everyone: the regular-goalkeeper was absent.
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