Predicted Lineup and Team News: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid

Atletico Madrid will visit Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday to take on Real Madrid in a La Liga match.

With Real Madrid in second place and Atletico in fourth, the competition for city dominance is intense.

Atletico is currently fourth with 57 points from 28 matches, recording 17 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses. They won their last league game against Getafe 1–0 and advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals, despite losing 2–3 to Tottenham, progressing 7–5 on aggregate.

Atletico Madrid team news

Atletico Madrid faces several injury concerns as they prepare for another important Madrid derby amid a busy schedule.

Midfielder Pablo Barrios has a minor hamstring strain from training and will be out for about a month after recently returning from injury.

Goalkeeper Jan Oblak and defender Rodrigo Mendoza are both sidelined due to muscle and thigh injuries, but they are expected to be back in April.

After the loss to Tottenham, coach Diego Simeone may change the lineup to keep players fresh, with Alexander Sorloth likely rejoining the starting team.

Julian Alvarez, who has been on the bench in the last two league games due to Champions League duties, is expected to start again and aims to add to his eight league goals.

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup

Possible Atletico Madrid starting XI: Musso; Molina, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Llorente, Cardoso, Lookman; Sorloth, Alvarez

When will the match kick off?

The match will begin at 8pm BST on Sunday, 22nd March.

How to watch at 8pm BST on Sunday, 22nd March.

Viewers in the UK can watch the Madrid derby live on Premier Sports 1.

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