It was the shock of the day in Europe. This Sunday evening, Real Madrid travels to the Wando Metropolitano to challenge Atletico de Madrid in a Madrid derby which promises to be explosive and committed as part of the 8th day of La Liga.
Second in the standings with 4 points behind FC Barcelona and 2 points ahead of the Colchoneros, the Real
Madrid will have to do without
Kylian Mbappé
absent from the field for 3 weeks due to an injury.
For this meeting, Carlo Ancelotti would have made a strong choice. According to the newspaper ASthe Italian coach should align his men in a 4-4-2 and not in 4-3-3 as has been the case since the start of the 2024-2025 financial year. A flat 4-4-2 and not a diamond.
Which starting 11 for Real Madrid for the Derby?
Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid have the opportunity to strike a big blow in this 8th day of La Liga. Both teams will aim to win and take 3 points in this clash. What will be Carlo Ancelotti’s starting 11 without Kylian Mbappé.
The Italian should field an offensive doublet made up of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo. A more than competitive team to seek victory. Here are the White House’s likely 11: Courtois – Mendy, Militao, Rudiger, Carvajal – Modric, Tchouameni, Valverde, Bellingham – Vinicius, Rodrygo
