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Real Madrid predicted lineup calls against Atlético Madrid. Real Madrid plays Atlético Madrid in La Liga this weekend.

Real Madrid is preparing to face local rivals Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby this weekend. Real Madrid currently sits in second place in La Liga, while Atletico Madrid is in fourth place, trailing Los Blancos by just two points. Jose Mourinho's side enters the derby following a narrow 3-2 victory over Elche on Tuesday.
Kylian Mbappe, Thibaut Courtois, and Jude Bellingham are highlighted as three essential starters for Real Madrid. Mbappe scored and assisted Carlos Espi's late winner against Elche, while Courtois remains the undisputed starting goalkeeper. Bellingham is also expected to start after a strong substitute appearance mid-week.
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