Real Madrid Team News & Expected Lineup vs. Atlético Madrid – September 27th
Real Madrid enters the first derbi Madrileño of the 2025/26 season with a perfect record, having secured six consecutive La Liga wins.They face city rivals Atlético Madrid at the Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday, september 27th, with kick-off scheduled for 4:15pm CEST (10:15am ET). Atlético, under Diego Simeone, has won only one of their first five league fixtures this season and played their midweek match against Rayo Vallecano a day after Real Madrid’s game against Levante.
Real Madrid is looking to overcome a four-game winless streak at the Metropolitano. Their last visit resulted in a 1-0 defeat, preceded by a 1-1 draw in September 2023, a 4-2 Copa del Rey defeat in January 2024, and a Champions League penalty shoot-out win following a 1-1 aggregate tie. Their most recent victory in this fixture was a 2-1 win in September 2022, with goals from Rodrygo and Fede Valverde.
Fitness Updates & Injury Concerns
Manager Xabi Alonso has welcomed back midfielders Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham, both of whom are regaining match fitness. Bellingham played 22 minutes against Levante, while Camavinga featured for 11. Forward Endrick felipe is also progressing in his recovery from a hamstring injury sustained last season, though he is further behind Camavinga and Bellingham.
defensively, Real Madrid continues to be hampered by injuries. Left-back Ferland Mendy remains sidelined and has yet to debut under Alonso. Antonio Rüdiger and trent Alexander-Arnold are also out due to recent muscle injuries.
Expected Real Madrid Lineup:
Thibaut Courtois; Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras; Aurélien Tchouameni, Fede Valverde; Franco Mastantuono, Arda Güler, Vinícius Júnior; Kylian Mbappé.
A key decision for Alonso lies on the right wing. He is considering whether to start teenager Franco Mastantuono, who has impressed in his appearances but is yet to register a goal or assist, or opt for the experience of Brahim Díaz or Rodrygo Goes.
Alonso is expected to manage the minutes of Camavinga and Bellingham, utilizing them as impactful substitutes to influence the game as needed. Players like Fran garcía, raúl Asencio, Dani Ceballos, and Gonzalo García will provide depth from the bench.
