Real Madrid Prepares for Decisive Clash Against Atalnta

Real Madrid is gearing up to face Atalanta in a crucial UEFA Champions League Group Stage encounter next Tuesday. The match, echoing the Super Cup duel in August where Madrid triumphed 2-0 thanks to Kylian Mbappé’s debut goal, carries high stakes as both teams look to secure their places in the competition’s next phase.

Atalanta, unbeaten since late September and currently fifth in Serie A, poses a formidable challenge. The UEFA-appointed referee for this encounter is Poland’s experienced Szymon Marciniak, adding to the anticipation of a high-stakes, tightly contested match.

Carlo Ancelotti has named a 22-man squad for the trip to Italy, with notable absences including Ferland Mendy, sidelined for two weeks due to a quadriceps injury, and Eduardo Camavinga. On the brighter side, Vinicius Junior returns to the fold after missing recent matches, joined by Rodrygo Goes, who also returns following his absence against Girona. Jude Bellingham, in sensational form this season, is set to play a central role.

Real Madrid Squad for Atalanta Clash:

Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, Sergio Mestre.
Defenders: Lucas Vázquez, Vallejo, Fran Garcia, Rüdiger, Youssef, Raúl Asensio, David Jiménez.
Midfielders: Bellingham, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouaméni, Arda Güler, Dani Ceballos, Chema.
Forwards: Vinicius Junior, Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick, Brahim Díaz.

With these selections, Ancelotti aims to strike the perfect balance between strategy and intensity to overcome a resilient Atalanta side. This match will test Madrid’s depth and their ability to handle pressure in pivotal moments as they chase Champions League glory.