Real Madrid sweating over key decisions in three positions ahead of Atletico derby
There is barely time to breathe at Real Madrid.After beating Manchester City in the Champions League, attention has already shifted to one of the biggest fixtures in the domestic calendar. The Madrid...
Real Madrid sweating over key decisions in three positions ahead of Atletico derby There is barely time to breathe at Real Madrid. After beating Manchester City in the Champions League, attention has already shifted to one of the biggest fixtures in the domestic calendar. The Madrid derby awaits this Sunday at the Santiago Bernabeu, and preparation has already begun.
Alvaro Arbeloa has wasted no time in regrouping his squad. The players are scheduled to return to training today, knowing well that the challenge ahead is very different from what they faced in Europe. Atletico Madrid bring intensity, structure, and a level of physical demand that often turns these games into battles rather than spectacles.
Right now, Arbeloa has decisions to make, as the biggest concerns revolve around fitness. What’s the story? Thibaut Courtois remains a major doubt heading into the derby.
The Belgian goalkeeper is dealing with discomfort in the abductor muscle of his right leg, and as things stand, his chances of starting appear slim. In that scenario, Andriy Lunin is expected to step in and importantly. Then there is Kylian Mbappe.