Real Madrid will tonight take on Atletico Madrid in the La Liga fixture at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Los Blancos head to the game following a 3-0 defeat against Sevilla on Wednesday night in the La Liga.
Real Madrid coach, Lopetegui has a number of injury concerns ahead of the match, with first-choice full-backs, Dani Carvajal and vice-captain, Marcelo both expected to miss out for the home side.
Carvajal has missed his team’s last two league games with a muscular problem, while Marcelo picked up a hamstring injury during the latter stages of the defeat to Sevilla.
Summer signing, Alvaro Odriozola should come into the team at right-back, with Nacho switching to the left.
Midfielder, Isco will also miss out after being diagnosed with acute appendicitis, meaning that Marco Asensio will again join s Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale in the final third of the field.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid head to the game after defeating Huesca 3-0 in their last La Liga fixture.
Defender, Juanfran should return at right-back after missing his side’s last league game, while Lucas Hernandez is in line to replace Filipe Luis on the opposite side.
Atletico manger, Diego Simeone has to decide who to play behind forwards, Diego Costa and Griezmann.
Midfielders, Koke and Saul Niguez should both start, while Thomas Lemar and Thomas Partey are also expected to be selected, which would leave the likes of Gelson Martins and Rodri Hernandez in reserve.
Real Madrid’s potential starting XI: Courtois; Odriozola, Ramos, Varane, Nacho; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Asensio, Benzema, Bale
Atletico Madrid’s potential starting XI: Oblak; Juanfran, Gimenez, Godin, Hernandez; Lemar, Saul, Thomas, Koke; Griezmann, Costa
The kick-off time for the match is 7:45pm.
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