Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid - Competition: Spanish Primera Division
Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 loss against Real Sociedad before the
international break pushed them back to 4th position with 21 points, six
behind their city rivals. Los Colchoneros have lost two of their last
three league games, falling to away defeat also against Sevilla. Anyway,
they remain unbeaten in 22 league games in a row at their own turf.
Griezmann is a doubt as he picked up a foot injury on international
duty with France while Argentine Midfielder Gaitan was declared unfit to
play in the match due to gluteal strain. Kevin Gameiro look sure to
start up front, with the in-form Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco out on the
left flank. Andre Moreira and Augusto Fernandez are out through injury.
Real Madrid team are currently on top of La Liga BBVA table with 27 points, 2
points above Barcelona and 6 points above Atletico Madrid. The
Galacticos are undefeated in their last 23 league matches. They enter
this match on the back of four consecutive wins but they have failed to
beat Simeone’s men six times in a row in Spanish Primera Division.
Ramos
and Luka Modric are available again while Toni Kroos and Alvaro Morata
are long-term absentees. Brazilian midfielder Casemiro also miss out due
to lack of fitness. Karim Benzema and Pepe also trained away from the
group over the last few days, but the former might be forced into a
start due to a lack of options. Mateo Kovacic and Isco will start in
midfield while James Rodriguez could start in the attacking trio
alongside Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronlado should Karim Benzema miss out.
Probable lineups:
Atletico Madrid: Oblak – Juanfran, Savic, Godin, Filipe Luis – Saul Niguez, Gabi, Koke, Carrasco – Gameiro, Griezmann(Correa).
Real Madrid: Navas – Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo – Modric, Kovacic – Bale, Isco, Ronaldo – Benzema.
Date: 19 November 2016
Kick-off Time: 19:45 GMT
Venue: Estadio Vicente Calderon, Madrid
