Real Madrid will clash heads with Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano this Thursday night as they try to secure a positive result in the Copa del Rey. Los Blancos managed to earn a dominant 4-1 win over Barcelona recently which should keep them in high spirits ahead of this game.
Carlo Ancelotti will once again opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a couple of changes to his first XI for this game. Both Joselu and Eduardo Camavinga will play from the start of this contest versus Diego Simeone’s men.
4-3-1-2 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup To Face Atletico Madrid
Defence
Andriy Lunin will feature in between the sticks for Real Madrid after conceding one goal in his last outing. Antonio Rudiger will resume his defensive partnership with Nacho as they try to keep the home team frustrated throughout the 90 minutes.
Dani Carvajal will fill in as the right-back while Ferland Mendy hopes to catch the eye on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will have to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack.
Fran Garcia will provide cover for the left-back position on Ancelotti’s bench.
Midfield
Toni Kroos, Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde will anchor the midfield for Los Blancos as they focus on establishing their superiority over the opposition at the centre of the park. All three of them need to be at their best if Los Blancos are to come out on top in this upcoming Madrid derby.
Jude Bellingham will operate in the number ten position. Ancelotti would rely on him to carry most of the creative workload in the final third.
Luka Modric and Dani Ceballos will be named on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the second half if required.
Attack
Vinicius Jr. and Joselu will lead the line for Real Madrid on the offensive end of the field. Both of them would be eager to find the back of the net and make a difference for Los Blancos up top.
Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo have to settle for a spot on the bench as they wait for their chance to make an impact in the latter stages of the game if needed.
