Real Madrid – Atlético: the official line-ups

It’s derby day in Madrid! This evening at 9 p.m., Real hosts Atlético at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, for the 29th day of La Liga. A high-stakes duel for the title race since Real must absolutely win to keep up with the leader, FC Barcelona, ​​winner of Vallecano this afternoon (1-0). The Merengue qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League this week, eliminating Manchester City (5-1 over the two matches). Mbappé is on the bench, Diaz and Vinicius will therefore lead the Madrid attack. Behind, Arbeloa chose Rüdiger and Huijsen in central defense, with Carvajal and Garcia in full-backs.

On the Colchoneros side, the championship is no longer as much of a priority. Fourth before this match, they are 16 points behind Barca and 13 points ahead of fifth, Betis. Simeone’s men, on the other hand, are still in contention in the Spanish Cup as well as the Champions League, which should take up a lot of their energy until the end of the season. We can still be sure that Atlético will play this match to the fullest, since they are facing their biggest rival! Griezmann will be on the attack front with Alvarez. Lookman and Simeone will play on the wings and Musso will be in goal.

The compositions

real Madrid

Atletico Madrid