Atletico Madrid prepares for the Madrid derby
Atletico Madrid faces a crucial match in the league against Real Madrid, with the need to take all three points to stay at the top of the table. The rojiblancos have not lost at home in the league since December 2021, when Real Madrid won 2-0.
Carlo Ancelotti recovers five players who were absent in the Cup match, but still has significant absences in defense. The absences of the central defenders will be covered by Tchouameni and Raúl Asencio, who will make his debut in his first derby with the first team.
In the center of the field, Ancelotti will bet on the duo formed by Valverde and Ceballos, more physical, to face De Paul and Simeone’s choice between Barrios and Koke. The Madrid eleven would be formed by Courtois; Lucas Vázquez, Tchouameni, Asencio, Fran García or Mendy; Valverde, Ceballos; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; and Mbappé. Atletico Madrid seeks to continue its streak of good results at the Metropolitano and maintain its position in the table.
