Get the confirmed Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid lineups, betting odds, and expert match prediction ahead of Sunday's crucial LaLiga football showdown.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Confirmed Lineups
Competition | LaLiga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 20 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 15:15 UK time |
Venue | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
The starting lineups for Sunday's LaLiga fixture between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have been confirmed.
Atletico Madrid Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Jan Oblak, Marc Pubill, Marcos Llorente, Cristian Romero, Dávid Hancko, Alejandro Grimaldo, Johnny Cardoso, Giuliano Simeone, Álex Baena, Lee Kang-In, Jonathan David
Substitutes: Koke, Morten Hjulmand, Julián Alvarez, Robin Le Normand, Ademola Lookman, Obed Vargas, Arnau Ortiz, Juan Musso, Rodrigo Mendoza, Jorge Castillo, Dani Martinez, Jorge Domínguez
Real Madrid Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Thibaut Courtois, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler, Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Kylian Mbappé
Substitutes: Andrii Lunin, Endrick, Carlos Espí, Thiago Pitarch, Raúl Asencio, Yan Diomande, Álvaro Carreras, Eduardo Camavinga, Brahim Díaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Bernardo Silva, Antonio Rüdiger
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Immediate Reaction
Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone deploys Atletico Madrid in a 4-4-2 system, with Jan Oblak starting in goal behind a defensive unit featuring Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, Cristian Romero, and Dávid Hancko. Johnny Cardoso and Álex Baena anchor the midfield while Giuliano Simeone and Alejandro Grimaldo provide width, supporting an attack led by Jonathan David and Lee Kang-In. The hosts maintain potent attacking options from the bench, including Julián Alvarez, Ademola Lookman, and club captain Koke.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation anchored by Thibaut Courtois in goal, protected by full-backs Denzel Dumfries and Marc Cucurella alongside centre-backs Dean Huijsen and Ibrahima Konaté. Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde form the double pivot in midfield, giving creative license to Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Júnior in support of central striker Kylian Mbappé. The visitors boast tremendous bench depth, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eduardo Camavinga, Bernardo Silva, and Antonio Rüdiger among the reserves.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Reactive Bet Builder
Today's featured bet builder concentrates on Real Madrid's key figures, headlined by Kylian Mbappé to register over 3.5 total shots, land over 2.5 shots on target, and score anytime. The four-selection wager is completed by central defender Ibrahima Konaté to be shown a card.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Real Madrid enter the derby as favourites with an explosive frontline capable of testing Atletico's defensive line from the opening whistle. While the home side carry plenty of goal threat through David and Lee Kang-In, the visitors' midfield control and attacking firepower should be enough to see them secure the win.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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