Madrid is paralyzed by the match at the Metropolitano, where Vinicius could play again; Simeone, plagued by victims.
Real Madrid will visit the Metropolitano this Sunday for the main derby against Atlético de Madrid. The merengue team won everything and could eliminate Atleti if they win away from home.
In Goal We look at the possible line-ups for this match that will take place on Sunday from 9 p.m.
Simeone, plagued by victims
There are several “Cholo” victims: Caglar Söyüncü, Thomas Lemar, Rodrigo De Paul, Reinildo… Simeone has many injured for this match, with Witsel and Pablo Barrios joining Atlético’s long list of absences in the 1- 1 draw 1 against Lazio for the Champions League. Of course, Argentinian coach Koke is recovering and Memphis Depay was also able to start injured against Rayo in Vallecas.
Vinicius iscoming back
Carlo Ancelotti announced on Saturday that Vinicius was ready to return, after the Brazilian attacker was injured against Celta in Balaídos a few weeks ago. Although not expected to start, the former Flamengo player could feature again against the Merengues’ neighboring rivals. Mendy also returns to a team in which Dani Carvajal and Arda Guler are still missing, in addition to the long-term injured Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao. Bellingham has recovered from his stomach problems and is ready for his first derby against Atlético
Bel and possible XI of Atlethical
Atlético de Madrid’s call to face Real Madrid:
Not confirmed.
Simeone could field the following eleven for Atlético de Madrid: Oblak; Molina, Hermoso, Savic, Giménez, Samuel Lino; Witsel, Llorente, Saúl; Morata and Griezmann.
Call-up and possibly Real Madrid XI
Here is Real Madrid’s call for the derby:
Carlo Ancelotti could release the following XI for Real Madrid: Kepa; Lucas Vazquez, Rudiger, Alaba, Mendy; Tchouaméni, Kroos, Valverde; Bellingham, Rodrygo and Joselu.
Source: Goal