This is a derby oh so expected, and for several reasons. Real Madrid, the leader of the Spanish championship, receives its runner -up and neighbor, Atlético de Madrid. The two teams compete for the title since only one point separates them. But their rivalry goes beyond the sports framework this week, after the numerous press releases and public declarations of each on arbitration. This follows the complaints of Casa Blanca after the dangerous tackle of which Kylian Mbappé was the victim last weekend. Usually placid, Carlo Ancelotti gave a layer yesterday at a press conference.
Nothing better to raise the sauce and exacerbate the already lively tensions between the two clubs in the capital. The reunion in an incandescent atmosphere this evening at the Santiago-Bernabéu promise a particularly followed meeting. The Casa Blanca should appear in 4-3-3 around Courtois in the goals. The defense will once again be reworked due to the many hinge absences (Rüdiger, Alaba, Militao). Thus, Tchouameni is expected in this position alongside young Asencio. Lucas Vazquez and Ferland Mendy would start at side posts.
Mbappé against Griezmann
Holder in the middle of the week for the King's Cup meeting, Modrid is this time planned to be a replacement in the midfield. The Croatian veteran would give his place to Ceballos, Valverde in front of La Défense, and Bellingham a notch to ensure the link with the offensive line. Unsurprisingly, this one will be made up of Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior on the wings, and Mbappé in the tip, which will play his first derby. Real Madrid will have its heavy artillery, but beware of the eleven Colchonero, which has been working on the water for several weeks. It is not for nothing if the team of Diego Simeone is again pretending to the title.
Oblak will be the 4-4-2 goalkeeper organized by the Argentinian technician. Llorente in the right corridor and Javi Galan on the left should start the meeting. They would surround a central defense with a single Frenchman, Clément Lenglet associated with José Giménez since Robin the Normand is suspended. A notch higher, Koke the captain and of Paul would occupy the two roles of the double pivot while Giuliano Simeone, author of a double Tuesday evening in the King's Cup, and Lino leave favorites to start on the wings, even if Gallagher is sometimes cited. Finally in front, Atlético will count on its duo of usual attackers with Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez. What offer a passionate derby from 9 p.m.
