We have a new Madrid derby. The last two LaLiga champions face each other on matchday six with everything to be decided, although the whites are already ahead of the rojiblancos by 5 points. Both teams played Champions League games this week, but this could affect Atlético more, as they are having more demanding games and a shorter squad depleted by injuries and players out of form.
For his part, the great absentee from Real Madrid is still Benzema, who will not play the match due to injury, which will again force Ancelotti to bet on a false 9, or give Mariano the opportunity, who has not played anything until now . Lucas Vázquez will also not be available due to discomfort, so there will be no doubt who will occupy the right-hand lane for the white team.
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PT: Courtois- The Belgian has become the best goalkeeper in the world and in a match like today’s, the Whites need the best version of the goalkeeper to win and give a first blow of authority in LaLiga.
LD: Carvajal – The loss of Lucas Vázquez leaves no doubt that the Spanish winger will play, who has gradually recovered a good level, although he is still far from his best version. Let us remember that Odriozola does not count for Ancelotti.
CT: Military – The Brazilian has become the leader of the defense, despite being younger than most of his fellow defenders. He cannot miss the derby.
CT: Praise – The need to play with Tchouaméni as a midfielder has caused Ancelotti to want to protect himself more and bet on Mendy on the side, which moves Alaba to the central position, since the Austrian is a key player in the team and must play.
LI: Mendy- As we have been saying, the Frenchman is one of the best defensive lanes, and although he needs to improve on the offensive side, he is still young and a game like this can help him grow.
DCM: Tchouaméni – The young midfielder will have a first acid test against Atlético against a great rival, since it would be a mistake not to start him in the derby. At the moment the Frenchman has been complying, but he will have to show a lot of personality against the team trained by Simeone.
MC: modric – The Croatian continues at the level of last season and since he already rested last day, in this match he will have to lead the white game with his quality and experience.
MC: Camavinga – The French midfielder has been gaining prominence since last season and earning the starting position on his own merits. In a game as physically demanding as the one on Sunday, the chosen one should be him.
MP: Valverde – The Uruguayan is at a splendid level, so Ancelotti cannot afford to leave him on the bench, despite having to use him in a position that does not exist, since he has total freedom of movement.
DL: Vinicius – Given the loss of Benzema, the Brazilian must be in charge of scoring goals, despite the fact that the Frenchman’s loss is noticeable. The positive part is that on a physical level he is much superior, which allows him to reach the final minutes fresh and be able to make a difference with his unstoppable speed.
DL: hazard – In the Champions League we saw Rodrygo somewhat lost without an offensive reference like Benzema’s, so Ancelotti is likely to bet on Hazard again.
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