Expected lineup for the match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid in the 1/8 round of the King’s Cup at 3:30 on January 19. Updated lineup for Atletico vs Real match.

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In the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid were punished for their defensive weakness. Never in the Diego Simeone era have they conceded 5 goals. This causes the Argentine coach to change his scheme by putting Axel Witsel in the center of the defense instead of Stefan Savic or Jose Gimenez. Additionally, the position on the right wing could go to Nahuel Molina, meaning Marcos Llorente is ruled out or pulled to midfield.

In defense, Hermoso and Lino seemed untouchable, as did Koke and De Paul in the middle. In attαck are the unchangeable choices: Antoine Griezman and Alvarto Morata. The French striker is the top scorer in Atletico history (174) after scoring in the Spanish Super Cup.

On Real Madrid’s side, the Super Cup tournament in Saudi Arabia had no new victims due to injury. Coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted before the match that the whole team was still a bit tired after the trip. “We have fatigue. I will put the best squad on the field,” he admitted.

The only doubt rests with Rodrygo, who trained outside the group the night before the derby. If not fit, the Brazilian striker will make way for Brahim Diaz.

Real Madrid’s starting lineup will not be much different from the matches against Atletico and Barcelona in the Super Cup. Before the match, Ancelotti himself confirmed that Lunin started in this cup derby. In addition, people wonder whether in midfield he will choose Luka Modric or Toni Kroos.

Probable teams

Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Molina (Llorente), Witsel, Gimenez, Hermoso, Lino; De Paul, Koke, Saul; Morata, Griezmann.

Real Madrid: Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Modric (Kroos), Bellingham; Rodrygo (Diaz), Vinicius.