The title match in La Liga? If Atlético, leader, remains master of his destiny, many speak of this Clasico as a decisive meeting with a view to the national coronation. It must be said that this duel (to be continued on Foot 24hfootnews from 9 p.m.), opposes Barça, second at one point from Atlético, to Real Madrid, third, to three units from Colchoneros and two from the Catalan sworn enemy. In addition to the rivalry and the historical tension, there is therefore a colossal sporting stake.
The two teams arrive in good shape, since they are both on very good series. The Barcelona are thus on six successes in a row in La Liga, most often with the manner. For their part, the Merengues, who won the first duel in October (3-1) have just beaten Liverpool rather easily, and have won their last three league games.
Some significant absentees
For this duel at the top, Zinedine Zidane must compose without several major players, starting with the Ramos-Varane hinge. We should therefore find Nacho and Militao in front of Courtois, with Ferland Mendy and Lucas Vazquez on the flanks. In the middle, a great classic with this trio made up of Casemiro, Kroos and Modric. To support Karim Benzema, Zizou should bet on Marco Asensio and Vinicius Junior, both brilliant against the Reds in midweek.
Opposite, Ronald Koeman should continue with this 3-5-2 with ter Stegen in the cages, then a trio made up of Mingueza, the returning Gerard Piqué and Clément Lenglet. Jordi Alba and Sergino Dest will animate the wings. In the middle, Busquets, De Jong and Pedri will have to create play for Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembélé, still aligned at the forefront of the attack.
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