Let’s just get straight to the big news, Kylian Mbappe has suffered a thigh injury, and it will keep him sidelined for the next three weeks. Well, I guess it could have worse, right? Mbappe will obviously miss his first chance to play in a Madrid derby, but hopefully, for his sake, he’ll be match fit for the reverse fixture.
However, there is better news elsewhere, as Eduardo Camavinga should be in the squad, as he’s recovered from the knee injury he suffered towards the beginning of the term.
El Derbi Madrileño FYIs
Real Madrid at Atletico Madrid
Kickoff: Sun. Sept. 29, 8pm, Civitas Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
Starting XI Predictions: Real Madrid Atletico Madrid
Team News: Real Madrid Atletico Madrid
Form Guide, Standings: Real Madrid DWWWW 2nd, 17 pts Atletico Madrid DWWDW 3rd, 15 pts
Result Probability: Real Madrid 38% Draw 24% Atletico Madrid 34%
Real Madrid Team News
There is more yet beyond the Mbappe development, as Dani Carvajal is expected to be back in the mix here as well. He missed the win over Alaves in midweek due to a knock. Finally, Brahim Diaz, Dani Ceballos and David Alaba all remain out as long-term injury absentees.
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