Official: One major return as Real Madrid name XI to face Atlético | OneFootball

The XI of players called upon by Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso for today’s derby showdown with Atlético has been unveiled online.

And it features one headline-grabbing inclusion, in the middle of the park.

The season’s first edition of the Madrid Derby is of course set to play out in short order.

Table-topping Real Madrid have made the trip to the Metropolitano, hopeful of keeping alive what has been a flawless opening to the new campaign.

And as alluded to above, on Saturday afternoon, the group of players set to be tasked with making it eight wins from eight for Los Blancos has been made official.

The headline feature comes in the form of Jude Bellingham, restored to starting duties for the first time this season.

As much results in Franco Mastantuono dropping to the bench, with the likes of Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão and Aurélien Tchouaméni also back in from the off:

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