Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti hinted at a late decision on Kylian Mbappe’s return for the Champions League match against Lille, after the French star recovered from a muscle injury. Mbappe, who joined Real Madrid this summer, missed the recent draw against Atletico Madrid but could feature in the crucial encounter against Lille, depending on his training performance. Ancelotti also spoke about the recent derby violence, emphasizing that violent behavior has no place in football.
Atletico Madrid has permanently banned a fan for throwing an object onto the pitch during their La Liga match against Real Madrid. The incident led to a 20-minute suspension of the match and highlights the ongoing issue of fan behavior in Spanish football.
Atletico Madrid salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in a heated La Liga derby on Sunday. The match was briefly halted due to fan misconduct, but Atletico ultimately equalized in the dying moments of the game.
Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid is ready to face Real Madrid in the derby, aiming to repeat their successful 2023 performances. Despite limited rest, Simeone remains confident in his team’s motivation. Real Madrid, while missing Kylian Mbappe, boasts attacking firepower with Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Vinicius, making this match a thrilling clash.
Ahead of Sunday’s crucial Madrid derby, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone remains confident his team can overcome a tight schedule and draw inspiration from past victories against their rivals. Despite limited rest, Simeone emphasizes the importance of mental strength and motivation, while acknowledging the challenge of facing a well-rested Real Madrid side.
Under pressure after a series of disappointing results, Brazil’s national team is set to field a Real Madrid attacking trio for their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches. Vinicius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Endrick are expected to lead the line against Chile and Peru in October, as coach Dorival Júnior looks to turn the tide for his struggling team.
Real Madrid, the reigning Spanish and European champion, will face their city rivals Atletico Madrid in a crucial La Liga derby clash. Despite a strong start to the season, Real Madrid is facing a formidable challenge as they try to overcome their recent defeats against Atletico. With star player Kylian Mbappe sidelined due to injury, the pressure is on for other attacking stars like Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham to deliver. Meanwhile, Atletico comes into the match on the back of a late victory and with a versatile forward, Julian Alvarez, looking to make an impact.
A fan who racially abused Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr and Villarreal player Samuel Chukwueze during two matches at Mallorca last year has been found guilty and sentenced to a suspended prison term. This is the third conviction against racist behavior directed at Real Madrid players in recent months.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone faces a tight turnaround before the crucial derby clash against Real Madrid. With a midweek fixture against Celta Vigo, Simeone is prioritizing player recovery and workload management to ensure his team is in peak condition for the derby.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has sustained a muscle injury, jeopardizing his participation in the crucial derby match against Atletico Madrid this weekend. The injury occurred during Tuesday’s victory over Deportivo Alaves, raising concerns for the French international’s availability.
