Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Lineups, stats and preview

Madrid vs Atletico Madrid team news

Atleti have no new injuries, with defender Cesar Azpilicueta out and midfielder Koke absent because of a thigh injury.

Jose Maria Gimenez could replace Robin Le Normand, according to Mundo Deportivo, who say Simeone is yet to decide who will start on the left wing and is considering bringing in Conor Gallagher.

Bellingham scored Madrid’s added-time winner in their play-off first leg at City but is suspended, while Ancelotti still has several players sidelined.

Defenders Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao are both absent with knee injuries, and a tendon issue means Dani Ceballos is not an option in midfield, where Jesus Vallejo will not feature because of a hamstring problem. Federico Valverde is a doubt.

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Madrid vs Atleti expected line-ups

Real Madrid: Courtois, Valverde, rudigger, sencio, mendy, modrich, tchouameni, Camaviga, Rodrygo, Mbape, viniicus Junior

Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Lorente, Gimper, Length, Galan, Simeone, Barrios, Paul, Lino, Griezmann, Alvarez

How to watch Real Madrid vs Atleti: Live stream, TV channel

In the UK, Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid is on TNT Sports 1. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT and coverage will follow Club Brugge vs Aston Villa on the channel, which starts at 5.45pm.

Online streaming is available on a vast range of devices via the discovery+ app.