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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid
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COMPETITION :
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Spanish Super Cup Semi-Final
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| DATE: |
11-01-2024
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TIME:
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12.30 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
11.00 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Al -Awwal Stadium
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Predicted Line-Up
Real Madrid possible starting lineup:
Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Kroos, Modric, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius
Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup:
Oblak; Molina, Gimenez, Witsel, Hermoso, Lino; Llorente, Koke, De Paul; Griezmann, Morata
Real Madrid is facing a squad selection challenge for the Super Cup, with Lucas Vazquez ruled out due to a muscle injury sustained in the Copa del Rey match against Arandina. Key players like Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, and David Alaba are absent due to long-term rehabilitation from anterior cruciate ligament injuries.
In more positive news for Real Madrid, Ferland Mendy is in contention for a starting role in the left side of the defense after recovering from an injury that kept him out of the last three games. Toni Kroos is expected to feature in midfield, having overcome an ankle problem that sidelined him on Saturday. Vinicius Junior and Aurelien Tchouameni are set to return to the squad after being rested over the weekend.
Atletico, on the other hand, continues to miss Thomas Lemar due to an Achilles injury, and Reinildo Mandava is away with the Mozambique squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. While Pablo Barrios is included in the traveling squad, there is uncertainty about his readiness for Wednesday's semi-final.
The starting XI for Atletico is anticipated to see the return of Mario Hermoso, Samuel Lino, Koke, Marcos Llorente, and Rodrigo De Paul, who were on the bench for the Copa del Rey win over Lugo. Griezmann and Morata are expected to lead the attack, representing Atletico's primary goal-scoring threats with a combined total of 33 goals in various competitions this season.