Real Madrid readies derby vs Atlético with three confirmed absences

Real Madrid wrapped up preparations at Valdebebas for tomorrow’s Sunday derby against Atlético at the Metropolitano. Kick-off is set for 16:15, with coverage on DAZN and Orange, Mundo Deportivo reports.

Three confirmed absences

For Jose Mourinho, the lineup again loses Rodrygo, Militão and Mendy, who remain already-known injury absences. With those constraints, the coaching staff will need to adjust the starting XI to keep the team competitive in a high-stakes matchup.

A key choice on the right

Beyond the injuries, the session highlighted the main decision for the starting plan: Mundo Deportivo says Mourinho’s big question for the Metropolitano is whether to play Arda Güler or Diomande on the right side of the attack.

The team started the workout on the training pitch with running drills and rondos, with part of the early session open to media. However, Mourinho won’t address reporters right after training. The reason, as the outlet explains, is that he has another commitment: the Juvenil’s Intercontinental U-20 Cup final at the Bernabéu vs Santiago Wanderers, starting at 12:30.

Press conference later

Mundo Deportivo adds that Mourinho will speak to the media later, at 15:30. With the starting questions already surfacing, the derby comes as Real Madrid fine-tunes details in Valdebebas.