Real Madrid hosts Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday. Only two places separates the two rivals in the table — Real sit second while Atletico are fourth — making this capital clash even more intense.
Los Blancos are second in La Liga with 66 points from 28 games (21 wins, 3 draws, 4 losses). Their last league outing was a 4–1 home win against Elche on March 14.
They recently advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals after beating Manchester City 2–1 (5–1 on aggregate).
Real Madrid team news
Real Madrid is still missing multiple players due to injury concerns as Alvaro Arbeloa manages his squad.
Ferland Mendy (muscle), Dani Ceballos (calf), and Rodrygo (knee) are all sidelined in this match. Mendy and Ceballos are expected to return in April while Rodrygo is definitely out for the season.
Eder Militao is also doubtful and is likely to remain on the bench at most though he has returned to training. Also back in training is Jude Bellingham.
Thibaut Courtois recently suffered a thigh injury in the match against Manchester City and is ruled out until April. Andriy Lunin is set to start in goal.
Kylian Mbappe returned to the pitch against City as a substitute and is expected to start this match, one month after his last start.
Real Madrid predicted lineup
Possible Real Madrid starting XI: Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Camavinga, Tchouameni, Valverde; Guler; Mbappe, Vinicius
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Sunday, 22nd March.
How to watch Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid?
UK viewers can catch the Madrid derby live on Premier Sports 1 at 8:00 PM BST on Sunday.
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