Real Madrid faces a challenging La Liga clash with several key players unavailable, but welcomes back some important contributors.
The full squad list for the match is still pending, but Thibaut Courtois, Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos, and Rodrygo Goes are confirmed to be sidelined with injuries. Though, Raúl Asencio could return to the lineup, and Jude Bellingham is expected to be available for at least some playing time.
AS and MARCA both predict the same starting eleven for the contest. Álvaro Carreras is expected to return to the defense, having been on the roster for the Manchester match but absent from the last four games. He will join Antonio Rüdiger, Dean Huijsen, and Trent Alexander-Arnold in the back line.
Thiago Pitarch is projected to maintain his place in midfield, supporting the core of Aurélien Tchouaméni, Federico Valverde, and Arda Güler. The reports also indicate that Kylian Mbappé will return to the starting lineup after a four-week absence, partnering with Vinícius in attack.
Atlético Madrid will be without Jan Oblak, Pablo Barrios, and Rodrigo Mendoza due to injury. The first two are regular starters. Marc Pubill, a key defender, is battling a bruised rib and is unlikely to play. Mateo Ruggeri was also dealing with a bruise but is expected to feature in the match. Alexander Sørloth and Álex Baena could see opportunities in attack.
PRZEWIDYWANE SKŁADY
Real Madrid: Łunin; Trent, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Valverde, Pitarch, Güler; Vinicius and Mbappé
Other first-team players available pending the full squad list: Carvajal, Alaba, Asencio, Fran Garcia, Bellingham, Camavinga, Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono
Atlético Madrid: Musso; Llorente, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri; Cardoso, Koke, Giuliano, Baena; Julián Alvarez and Sørloth
Other first-team players available pending the full squad list: Giménez, Lenglet, Molina, Pubill (?), Cardoso, Vargas, Nico, Griezmann, Almada, and Lookman
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The match against Atlético Madrid is set to kick off at 9:00 PM CET. Fans in Poland can watch the game on CANAL+ Sport via CANAL+ Online.
