Overview
- Kickoff is today at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano (11:15 in Argentina), with DSports/DGO carrying the match regionally and DAZN available in some markets.
- Real Madrid arrives unbeaten across LaLiga and Champions League and, according to Spanish outlets, could stretch its league lead to 12 points with a win.
- Atlético’s uneven start heightens scrutiny on Diego Simeone, who must navigate confirmed injuries to José María Giménez, Johnny Cardoso and Thiago Almada.
- Simeone’s lineup features Julián Álvarez alongside Alexander Sorloth up front, with Antoine Griezmann named to the bench.
- Xabi Alonso has not included 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono in the starting XI, opting for Jude Bellingham in his place.