Real Madrid-Atlético, already a controversy

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By: Manu Tournoux

Real Madrid-Atlético, already a controversy

Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid meet this Wednesday evening in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey. A match to follow live on our site.


It is at the King Saud University stadium, in the suburbs of Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia, that the two Madrid teams will battle it out this evening (kick-off at 8 p.m. French time) to face FC Barcelona in the final or Osasuna.

Note that the controversy has already arisen in the pre-match debates, the refereeing of the game having been entrusted to Mr. Alberola Rojas. A controversial decision for the Merengues, who had to deplore the choices of this last official on September 24 in this same poster. The only defeat to date for Real in this 2023-2024 season.

The probable compositions

Real Madrid: Lunin – Carvajal, Rudiger, Tchouaméni, Mendy – Valverde, Modric, Kroos, Bellingham – Rodrygo, Joselu.

Atlético de Madrid: Oblak – Lino, Hermoso, Witsel, Gimenez, Riquelme – de Paul, Koke, Llorente – Griezmann, Morata.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.