Official: Real Madrid name XI to face Atlético | OneFootball

The XI of players entrusted by the coaching staff at La Liga giants Real Madrid to get the better of city rivals Atlético on Tuesday evening has been unveiled online.

And it features several changes to the team which slipped to defeat at the hands of Real Betis over the weekend.

The latest edition of the Madrid Derby is of course set to play out in short order.

Turning attentions back towards matters on the continent, Real have welcomed Atlético to the Santiago Bernabéu, for a highly-anticipated first-leg showdown in the Last-16 of the Champions League.

In turn, it should come as little surprise to hear of Carlo Ancelotti opting for an altogether strong line-up for the clash.

Stepping in at the back are both Federico Valverde – continuing to fill in at right-back – and youngster Raúl Asencio.

With Jude Bellingham and Dani Ceballos both absent, meanwhile, an attack-minded formation is in store for Los Blancos, featuring all of Brahim Díaz, Rodrygo, Vinícius Jr, and Kylian Mbappé.

Check out Real Madrid’s XI to face Atlético in full below:

Conor Laird – GSFN