Simeone bets on Barrios and Lino for the derby
Atletico Madrid faces Real Madrid in the Madrid derby with a lineup that surprises some. Simeone has decided to bet on the homegrown player Pablo Barrios and the Brazilian Lino to complete the team’s midfield. Barrios will take Koke’s place, who will have to wait for his opportunity on the bench.
The defense will be formed by Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet, and Galán, who will protect Oblak’s goal in the absence of Le Normand due to suspension. The front line will be led by the team’s undisputed stars, Julián and Griezmann, who together have 31 goals.
With 16 goals, the Argentine is the team’s top scorer, closely followed by the Frenchman with 15 goals. Atletico Madrid’s main threat to Madrid will be their attack, while the rival team’s defense seems to be their main weakness.
The match will be played at the Santiago Bernabéu, and Atletico Madrid will seek to take all three points. With this lineup, Simeone aims to surprise Madrid and take the win. Atletico Madrid fans are eager to see how the match develops and if Simeone’s bet on Barrios and Lino will pay off.
