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Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Vázquez, Tchouaméni, Asencio, F.Garcia; Valverde, Ceballos; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr; Mbappé.
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Subs: Lunin, Camavinga, Modric, Guler, Endrick, Vallejo, Brahim, Mendy, G.Garcia, Ramon, Mestre, Aguado.
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Atlético Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak; Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet, Galán; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann, Alvarez.
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Subs: Musso, Azpilicueta, Gallagher, Koke, Sørloth, Correa, Lemar, Molina, Riquelme, Witsel, Reinildo, Kostis.
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A Madrid derby is always big – but this feels especially big in the context of the current La Liga standings. The Santiago Bernabéu is going to be absolutely rocking, with the Madridistas knowing a draw or a win would keep their side top of the pile. Barcelona would smell a chance if it does end level; they visit Sevilla tomorrow.
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Atlético have only lost twice in 22 league games this season, conceding just 14 goals and you just know Diego Simeone will relish the opportunity to topple Real and go top in one fell swoop.
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Real will likely be boosted by the return of superstars Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé, as well as Lucas Vazquez, and Eduardo Camavinga. The quartet all missed the 3-2 Copa Del Rey win at Leganes in midweek. The visitors will be without defender Robin Le Normand through suspension.
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This should be a cracker. Let’s get going. Kickoff is at 9pm local time (8pm GMT).
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Important Events
24 minutes: The fantastic interaction between Mbappé and Vinicius actually cooks right before the red and white shirt ferries hold them back. Simeone continues to move the pieces of chess, hoping to irritate the old enemies. He will be happy enough.
23 minutes: The threat of early anti-attacks in Atletico became whimsical and they now look rather dull.
21 min: A great play from Seboros for glide through the defender will almost set up an Mbappé in the box. Corner on the home side – Someone who is a little more threatening.
20 minutes: The exchange of actual forward positions continues, with Bellingham drifting away and Vinicius about to come to the center. At this point, we are not cheating on Atletico.
Vini struggles to get into the game, but suddenly finds a yard and unleashes a shot of his drilled left foot. This is wide.
18 minutes: He's not rude, but I wouldn't make him feel that Vazquez is a weakness in this Real Madrid lineup. You can see why they are targeting Trent Alexander Arnold.
Rodrigo tries his luck from miles away, and it's over the crossbar.
16 minutes: Again, there are no inches from Bellingham. He throws him into the tackle and throws him into the tackle to try and raise Madrid's pitch. Atletico is struggling to get out of his half.
Can the Real decompose Simeone's stubborn, structured sides?
13 minutes: It's basically 5-3-2 from Atletico tonight, as Reno is playing as the back of the left field.
The Brazilian rows the arrows with arrows to make the effort on their right foot. That's the first proper shot of the game.
12 minutes: Bellingham unleashes a volley of Brummy accented English abuse against the assistant umpire when the throw-in call is real with him. Listening to the effect microphone felt a bit uncomfortable.
10 minutes: Mbappé has fallen in 10th place when trying to direct home side plays in search of a touch of the ball.
Alvarez's attempt to take it for Atleti was quickly wiped out, and Real is back on the attack once more.
8 minutes: Rodrigo believes he should get away from real right-hand troubles and win the horn. Garan came back to him… but I think the goal kick was actually the right call.
7 minutes: Atletico doesn't have a hard time actually playing, as it is. They have Reno and Simeone in good areas and play permeable passes into the channel.
Incidentally, England boss Thomas Tuschel is on the ground I'm watching tonight.
5 minutes: Ah, that's a huge missed opportunity for Atleti. Reno finds himself in acre space after an error in the ball from Lucas Vazquez, which is a really simple ball for Griezmann.
Letting go for real.
3 minutes: It's a hefty challenge from Marcos Lorente from Bellingham. It was just a free kick, but it was very powerful and a bit high.
2 minutes: It's no surprise to see Atletico go long from kickoff and then sit deep into their usual 4-4-2 shape as they give their ownership. The real one sees a lot of balls early on.
Simeone is sent to the right of the visitor, with Asensio working on him.
kick off
I'm going here – late. As Atletico kicks off, a wall of noise greets the start of the game.
Only 600 Atletico fans will be in the stadium tonight. They will have to hear themselves.
Kylian Mbappé collects his La Liga Player of the Month awards before kickoff. The French are beginning to walk the truth. This should be a concern for all their rivals.
Recently retired Marcelo is also parading in front of fans. There's a frenzy reception for him!
Sooner or later, this will begin.
Bernabeu Being caught up in colour and noise, we are prepared for one of the biggest derbys of soccer in the world. I can't wait.
Real Madrid form It was generally good recently, but it's easy to forget that they actually lost their last LA La Liga game. They were beaten by Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia, but have not lost at home since November 5th. Atletico lost one away game since October 27th.
Will something give tonight? Where is your money?
Other locations in Laliga Athletic Club Debilbao continued his hot streak with a 3-0 home victory over today's top four hopeful Girona, with Celtavigo defeating Real Betis 3-2 in a mid-table collision. Man Anthony. Villarreal boosted Europe's hopes with a 2-1 victory at Las Palmas.
I wonder if Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are watching Tonight they welcome Real Madrid to Etihad on Tuesday night and welcome the first match of the Marquee Champions League playoff tie.
Guardiola recently complained that British football authorities wouldn't give the club a schedule with aid hands, but La Liga handed over the Saturday night derby before Tuesday in East Manchester. He wasn't overly kind in real life. This is the modern way of soccer.
What a welcome! This game is a huge problem in the Spanish capital.
Menudo recibimiento! pic.twitter.com/e72jrxb9hb
– Real Madrid CF (@RealMadrid) February 8, 2025
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This is by no means the only live football game of the evening. Look around others.
Real Madrid may have a significant percentage of defensive injuries – Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao and Dani Karvallar It will remain David Araba Still working in his way, but that's one of the teams in terms of depth elsewhere. Kamavinga is considered well prepared for the bench, and the Chuameni Asensio partnership in central defense is the only obvious flaw.
Conor Gallagher won't get off to the start of Atletico, looking for informs Giuliano Simeone – Coach Diego's son, of course – to make an impact from the start. And there's always a super sub Alexander Sorros He gets out of the bench and scores a goal.
Team News
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Cotewa; Vázquez, Tchouaméni, Asencio, F. Garcia; Valverde, Seboros; Rodrigo, Bellingham, Vinicius JR; mbappé.
Submarines: Lunin, Camavinga, Modric, Guler, Endrick, Vallejo, Brahim, Mendy, G. Garcia, Ramon, Mestre, Aguado.
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): oblak; Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet, Galán; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann, Alvarez.
Submarines: Musso, Azpilicueta, Gallagher, Cork, Sorlos, Correa, Remar, Morina, Rikerum, Vittsel, Costis.
preamble
The Madrid Derby is always big, but I feel this is particularly big in the context of current LA La Liga rankings. The Santiago Bernabeu will definitely shake up. Barcelona will smell the chance if it finishes. They will visit Sevilla tomorrow.
Atletico He has only lost two times in 22 league matches this season, conceding only 14 goals, but we know that Diego Simeone enjoys the opportunity to beat Real and become the top in one dive.
The Real will be boosted by the return of superstars Jude Bellingham and Killian Mbappe, Lucas Vazquez and Eduardo Camabinga. All the quartets missed a 3-2 Copa del Rey victory with Leganes mid-week. Visitors will be without defender Robin Le Normand through the suspension.
This must be a cracker. Let's get started. Kick-off is 9pm local time (8pm GMT).
