Overview

• Real Madrid arrives unbeaten with seven wins across competitions, including six in LaLiga under Xabi Alonso.
• Atlético will be without José María Giménez, Johnny Cardoso and Thiago Almada due to injuries, with replacements called up from the squad.
• Xabi Alonso praised 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono’s rapid adaptation after his first Real Madrid goal in the win over Levante.
• The matchup features Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr. for Real Madrid and a Julián Álvarez in form for Atlético after his recent hat-trick.
• The game at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano is carried by DAZN LaLiga TV in Spain, ESPN Select/ESPN Deportes in the U.S., DSports/DGO in South America and Sky Sports in Mexico.