The Derby Awaits: Julián and Koke In, Le Normand Out
Atlético de Madrid is gearing up for a new challenge with the upcoming derby against Real Madrid. Julián Álvarez, the talented Argentine striker, passed the test against Mallorca without receiving the fifth yellow card that would have ruled him out of the match at the Bernabéu.
Although he was on notice, ‘The Spider’ showed his maturity and is now ready to face this key game. On the other hand, captain Koke will also be able to play in the derby, although he will likely do so from the bench, as the starting midfield duo is formed by Barrios and De Paul.
However, Robin Le Normand will not have the same luck. The Spanish defender received his fifth yellow card in the League and will not be able to play against the whites. This leaves Giménez and Lenglet as the starting defenders for the match. With these moves, Cholo Simeone already has the defense defined and the key players ready to try to make history in the Madrid derby.
