La Liga 2026–2027: Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid—Probable Lineups

Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid take the field at 4:15 p.m. for their La Liga match on Matchday 7. The Madrid derby is crucial for both teams: Barcelona is pulling away at the top of the standings, and neither Mourinho nor Simeone can afford to slip up again. The Blancos have won their last two matches against Rayo and Elche, while the Colchoneros are coming off big wins against Real Sociedad and Osasuna.

Former Atalanta player Lookman and former Juventus player David could start up front. Sorloth and Julian Alvarez’s conditions remain uncertain. Lee and Baena will play on the wings, while the ever-reliable Koke partners Cardoso in midfield.

Mourinho is expected to start Mbappé as the center forward once again, with Guler, Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior behind him. Camavinga and Valverde will anchor the midfield, and Dumfries and Cucurella will be the fullbacks.

Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid: Probable Lineups
Atlético Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak, Llorente, Romero, Le Normand, Grimaldo; Lee, Koke, Cardoso, Baena; Lookman, David
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois, Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Cucurella; Valverde, Camavinga; Güler, Bellingham, Vinicius Junior; Mbappé

Mourinho had this to say about the match: “Simeone knows what I think of him. Respect comes first. We’re rivals, but we’re also comrades-in-arms. Atlético will fight until the very end for the league title. The referee? It’s a bit strange that we’ve known for a week already who would be refereeing tomorrow. I’d rather say that if he was assigned, it’s because he’s qualified. He has enough experience for a match of this emotional magnitude. I don’t like to talk about referees before the game. We’ll see afterward.”