Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will face each other on Sunday in the framework of Matchday 29 of LaLiga, and although they are one above the other, they have different objectives in the domestic competition.

Alvaro Arbeloa’s side is four points behind the leader, FC Barcelona, and wants to fight until the end, while Atletico is far from the title race and will look to secure its qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League.

GK: Andriy Lunin — The Ukrainian came on for Thibaut Courtois at halftime of the match in Manchester and would remain in goal due to the Belgian’s injury.

RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold — One of the best right-backs in the world for his vision, long passes, and precise crosses. However, his spell at the Bernabeu has been complicated: difficult adaptation, injuries, and criticism for inconsistent performance.

CB: Antonio Rudiger — The German defender is aggressive, strong, fast, and with a great personality, a pillar in Real Madrid’s defense.

CB: Dean Huijsen — He is an aggressive center back, good with the ball, long passes, and aerial play. Versatile, proactive in anticipation, and building from the back.

LB: Fran Garcia — The Spanish full back could repeat in the starting XI after being a starter in the last LaLiga match against Elche and the Champions League match against Manchester City. Ferland Mendy is injured, and Alvaro Carreras is nursing an injury.

MF: Federico Valverde — Versatile and explosive, great pace, physical power, long-range shooting, and long balls. Tireless in transitions, vertical, and with an enormous work rate.

MF: Aurelien Tchouameni — The Frenchman is a modern pivot, elite in recovery, interceptions, aerial duels, and short passing. Imposing physique, focused and versatile.

MF: Arda Guler — The Turkish player is creative with fine dribbling, excellent vision, precise passing, and set-piece plays. He facilitates the game for forwards, intelligent in tight spaces.

RW: Brahim Diaz — This season, he has had limited minutes, mainly due to his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations. He is a very useful bench player: dribbling, vision, and goals in key moments.

ST: Kylian Mbappe — The Frenchman added more minutes in the victory in England and could start in the match against Atletico.

LW: Vinicius Junior — One of the most disruptive players on the planet. Explosive speed, unstoppable dribbling, key goals and assists, he has matured into an absolute reference. He comes off scoring against Manchester City.

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