Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Primera Division.
Missing Players
Real Madrid
Atletico
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Xabi Alonso | Out | 7.07 | |
Marcelo | Doubtful | 7.28 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
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Adrián López | Out | 6.41 | |
Mario Suárez | Doubtful | 6.89 |
Team News
Real Madrid
Atletico
- Ancelotti said during the week that Marcelo would be back in time for the game, but he is likely to start on the bench with Coentrao keeping his place in the starting XI.
- Gareth Bale is set to make his first start at the Bernabeu after completing full training this week, and he is expected to come in for Di Maria.
- Ancelotti admitted his team's performance in the 2-1 win at Elche during the week was not good enough and said "We will have to play much better if we are to beat Atletico."
- Madrid only won the game thanks to a dubious penalty scored by Cristiano Ronaldo in injury time. The coach also suggested the team need to vary their play and become less predictable.
- Simeone put out a weaker side against Osasuna in the week, presumably with the derby in mind, but his team still delivered a 2-1 win to go joint top with Barcelona.
- Atleti ended 14 years without a win against Real in last season's Copa del Rey final and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has admitted that victory "has taken the pressure off us".
- Mario Suarez picked up a knock to his knee in the win over Osasuna but could return in time for the derby. If not, he will be replaced by Tiago.
Stupid tactics. I don't understand why Real even pays the coach for. Few years under Mourinho, and now again under Carlo - they play 4-2-3-1 system. A child would read their game and be able to stop their efforts. Also, not trying to put Bale on the left side is criminal, but I guess Carlo is afraid not to make Ronaldo cry for having to change his position.
@argentineLover Its 'Atletico' Idiot
Athletico is the new kings in madrid Haha madrid
Real paid 100m for bale, 30m for illaramendi and 3m for Carlo ancelloti and they can't even score a single goal in a derby match at home. Lol
Diego Costa was fantastic. No wonder Spain want him to play for them!
Atletico completely dominated the midfield & defended their hearts out
To say Bale is overrated and overpriced is normal, but wow.. I never thought he could be this bad. All he does is, push the ball away, chase it and bump into the oppositions' shoulders hoping he can make space, and always fails.
Fantastic Diego Costa, what a massive win from Atleti.
atletico may be the best team in la liga this year.
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2-1
The ref to score a hat-trick.