Diego Simeone is considering adjustments to his starting lineup ahead of the upcoming derby against real Madrid. Football Gazette Express reported this development on March 20, 2026, at 5:40 PM. The highly anticipated El Clásico between Atletico Madrid and real Madrid is scheduled for Sunday at the “Santiago Bernabeu”.
Some Spanish media outlets have expressed concern that this match might lack intensity. real Madrid urgently needs the victory to maintain their championship aspirations. They currently hold a four-point lead over Barcelona in the league standings.
The team faced a challenging week, including a Tuesday match against Manchester City, where they played 70 minutes against an opponent with ten players. Atletico, meanwhile, secured a hard-fought 7-5 win against Tottenham Hotspur. Simeone will assess the physical condition of his players following this demanding period.
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Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is contemplating altering his initial team selection for the crucial match against Real Madrid. This development was reported by the Football Gazette Express on M