Real Madrid: the group for the derby against Atlético

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

After the European games, return to La Liga for Real Madrid. Second, four points behind FC Barcelona, ​​which currently hosts Rayo Vallecano, the Merengues will host Atlético de Madrid (4th) this Sunday evening, for the 29th day of the Spanish championship. A meeting for which Álvaro Arbeloa decided to call 23 players. A group where Kylian Mbappé definitely appears.

Returning from injury during the Champions League round of 16 second leg against Manchester City, the French international (94 caps) could start against the Colchoneros. Also absent in recent weeks, Jude Bellingham is present in the Arbeloa group, unlike Thibaut Courtois, injured in the quadriceps and absent for a priori six weeks. Ferland Mendy, Eder Militao, Dani Ceballos and Rodrygo are also on the sidelines.