La Liga
Real Madrid vs Atlético de Madrid
El Derbi Madrileño is going to once again be played at Santiago Bernabeu.
Both, Real and Atlético seek the opportunity to take supremacy over not only the capital but also La Liga standings. This given after Barcelona stumbled against Athletic Club at Camp Nou early Saturday.
The derby is never an easy one to play. Los Blancos are coming off a humiliating loss against Sevilla. While Diego Simeone’s side earned a win over Huesca midweek.
Los Colchoneros went out and spent a lot money on players this off-season. This is now the time these players will have to show what they are made of.
Nevertheless, supremacy is in Los Colchoneros side after the Supercup win in August.
Team News
However, Julen Lopetegui will be without Marcelo and Isco. Isco had to undergo urgent surgery due to an acute appendicitis. While Marcelo picked up an injury against Sevilla.
Additionally, it looks like Lopetegui will likely come out with Nacho and Marco Asencio in their absence.
Nevertheless, El Cholo has a few injured players of his own. Stefan Savić and Gelson Martins are both injured and will not see any action against Madrid. However, it looks like José Giménez will be fit to play.
Potential Lineups:
Real Madrid: Courtois; Odriozola, Varane, Ramos, Nacho; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Bale, Asensio, Benzema
Atlético de Madrid: Oblak; Juanfran, Giménez, Godin, Filipe Luis; Lemar, Rodri, Saúl, Koke; Griezmann, Costa
Prediction
With a golden opportunity in front of them, Los Blancos have a chance at having Barcelona and Atléti in the rear-view mirror. However, Los Colchoneros are hungry for a big victory this season and are licking their chops for full supremacy in the Spanish capital.
Prediction: Real Madrid 1 – 3 Atlético de Madrid
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