Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Team news, Jude Bellingham update, and TV details.

Real Madrid heads into the highly anticipated match against Atletico Madrid with confidence, having won all five of their league games. Atletico, on the other hand, has struggled due to injuries. The match will be broadcast live on ITV4.

The highly anticipated clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Cívitas Metropolitano is set to reignite one of Spanish football's fiercest rivalries. As the visitors, Real Madrid enter the match with a surge of confidence after a strong start to their La Liga campaign, winning all five of their league games so far this season. They carried this momentum into the Champions League, securing a late victory over German club Union Berlin in midweek.

On the other hand, Atletico Madrid has struggled to find their rhythm in the opening month of the season, largely due to a lengthy injury list that has posed significant challenges for manager Diego Simeone. Despite a promising 3-1 home win against Granada on the opening day, they were held to a draw at Real Betis, achieved a resounding 7-0 victory at Rayo Vallecano, and suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Valencia last weekend. Their Champions League campaign began with a 1-1 draw against Lazio, with home goalkeeper Ivan Provedel securing a memorable late equalizer for the Serie A club.

However, all attention now turns to the upcoming La Liga clash between the Madrid rivals, which is expected to be fiercely contested. Atletico Madrid will be without several key players due to injuries, including Thomas Lemar, club captain Koke, Vitolo, and Reinaldo. Rodrigo De Paul is also a major doubt after sustaining a muscle injury during the recent international break, while Caglar Soynucu is not expected to return until next month. Additionally, Memphis Depay, Pablo Barrios, and Axel Witsel are all struggling with various injuries suffered during their Champions League draw with Lazio.

Real Madrid, although not plagued by as many injury concerns as their rivals, will be missing goalkeeper Thibault Courtois and centre-back Eder Militao due to cruciate ligament injuries sustained over the summer. There are also doubts surrounding the involvement of Brazil international Vinicius Junior and full-back Dani Carvajal, who will undergo assessments before final decisions are made.

Both managers have expressed their anticipation for the derby. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti acknowledges the significance of the match, highlighting the quality and intensity that these encounters bring. He believes that Atletico's recent loss to Valencia will not impact the game. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone approaches the match with excitement, recognizing the strength and resilience of their opponents. He expects a difficult game but is determined to find the best approach to take on Real Madrid.

One player to watch in this clash is Real Madrid's young English talent, Jude Bellingham. Since his high-profile move from Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth £88.5m during the summer transfer window, Bellingham has been in sensational form. He marked his competitive debut with a goal in a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao on the opening day of the La Liga season and has since scored six goals and provided one assist in six games across all competitions. His most recent goal came as a dramatic late winner in Real's 1-0 victory in their opening Champions League Group C fixture against Union Berlin.

Fans eager to witness this thrilling encounter can tune in to ITV4, as the match has been selected for live coverage as part of their agreement with La Liga TV. The broadcast will begin at 7.30pm on ITV4 and ITVX, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm.

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