Julián Álvarez and Rodrigo De Paulo’s Atlético de Madrid to host Real Madrid in thrilling classic: time, TV and formation

Only two defeats the real Madrid they were against between last season and this season Atlético de Madrid in it Metropolitan Stadiuma stage that once again hosts new derbies full of pressure. He Barcelona leads the league and both Madrid teams face doubts over their season openers. Real Madrid, the reigning champions and currently second in the table with 17 out of a possible 21 points, will face Atlético, who have added 15 points and are in third position.

This rivalry is set in a context where Both teams are trying to consolidate to chase down the leadersBarcelona. Real Madrid face a match without their star, Kylian Mbappéwho is injured. The loss is significant as the Frenchman has been key as he has scored seven goals in nine games this season.

“It’s a super special derby“With great rivalry, but above all with the maximum respect that must be in a football game,” Atlético captain Koke Resurrección said on Friday via the club’s official media. The tension is palpable as a loss could push both teams out of the title race too soon.

Real Madrid He has won only one of the last five Madrid derbies. So this match not only measures the form of the white team, but also their ability to overcome the loss of Mbappé. Carlo Ancelotti’s side will visit the only stadium where they were beaten last season without their most decisive player, who scored in five consecutive matches.

Ancelotti will have to reconfigure his starting eleven to to cover the absence of the former PSG. Return from Eduardo Camavinga This is encouraging news for the team. The coach may choose to strengthen the midfield with a fourth member to balance the game and work against Atlético. Rodrygo will be one of the centers of attention as he could be crucial in the team’s offensive adjustment.

Atlético have had their ups and downs this season. A million dollar investment in signings over the summer and building a solid squad has allowed them to remain unbeaten so far. And so it is mattress manufacturers They need a resounding victory against their eternal rival consolidate themselves in the table and keep the pressure on Barcelona.

Recent history has not been kind to Real Madrid in the Madrid derby. However, in a match of this magnitude, history often takes a back seat to current form and the players’ ability to react under pressure.

On the other hand, Atlético rely on their solid defense and Koke’s management, in addition to the additions that try to give the team a jump in quality. The motivation to beat Real Madrid again at the Metropolitan is high, knowing that a win would not only be symbolic but also crucial in the league fight.

Possible formations

Atlético de Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Giménez, Reinildo; DePaul, Koke, Gallagher; Griezmann, Lino or Correa; Julian Alvarez.

Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rüdiger, Mendy; Tchouaméni, Fede Valverde, Camavinga or Modric, Bellingham; Rodrygo and Vinícius.

Hour:

13:00 Mexico City.

14.00 Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Miami (United States of America).

15:00 Bolivia and Venezuela.

16.00 Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile and Brazil.

TV: ESPN / Disney+

Stadium: Metropolitan

Referee: Busquets Ferrer