It is one of the hallmarks of Arbeloa. The coach is being consistent in his lineup game after game. What works is not changed, seems to be the philosophy of the man from Salamanca. And faithful to that little book, only makes two changes to the eleven for the derby. An obligatory one: Lunin in goal in place of the injured Courtois. The other, pure technical decision: Carvajal comes in for Trent. A captain for the derby. That means that Mbappé is still on the bench. And Brahim forming an attacking duo with Vini. Like in Manchester. Like in the last four games.
The two changes, as we said, are in the defense. In the first two positions when the eleven is recited. A forced one. The one in the goal. Courtois will be out for at least a month. turn for Mondaywho played the second half of the game at the Etihad and is preparing to face his longest opportunity of the season. He has only played four games so far, all skipped. It will be the fourth derby for the Ukrainian defending the white goal.
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The other variant, on the right side. Carvajal enters the right side. Rüdiger and Huijsen have established themselves as a center back pair in the last three games due to the loss of Asencio, who was once again left off the list. And it stays put too. Fran Garciawho has established himself on the left side since the return against City.
No changes were expected in the midfield and there were none. Valverde and Tchouameni are two pillars of the team and Thiago Pitarch has become a regular starter for Arbeloa. The coach has shown in the two games of the tie against City that he trusts the youth squad for the big events. It is the first derby for Thiago and his sixth game in a row in the eleven. The complete Arda Güler line.
Arbeloa also repeats the attacking duo. Mbappé reappeared at the Etihad, where he played 20 minutes, but he will have to wait for his opportunity from the bench again. Brahim and Vinicius are up front for the fifth consecutive game.
Real Madrid lineup in the eleven against Atlético
Recapitulating, the starting team that presents Arbeloa tonight at the Bernabéu is made up of: Lunin; Carvajal, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Fran García; Valverde, Thiago, Tchouameni, Güler; Brahim and Vinícius.
Another issue that Arbeloa is becoming a habit of is announce the call on the same day of the match. Diego Aguado and Manuel Ángel complete a list that includes Fran González, Mestre, Trent, Alaba, Carreras, Camavinga, Bellingham – first call for the Englishman -, Mbappé and Mastantuono.
Real Madrid casualties
Arbeloa counts for the derby with Six out: Courtois, Militao, Asencio, Mendy, Ceballos and Rodrygo.all due to injury. The Brazilian center back is already doing some exercises with the ball with the group and will be the next to leave the infirmary. He is expected back after the national team break.
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