REAL MADRID
Real Madrid's unblemished record this season will be put to the test as they visit the Metropolitano to play Atletico Madrid. The team led by Diego Simeone is now fifth in La Liga and is coming off a midweek defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
But if there is one thing that Simeone's Atletico Madrid has taught us, it is that they have the ability to make life very tough for others even when they are not performing at their best.
Real Madrid will therefore be aware that they must bring their best effort to Metropolitano if they want to leave there with a win. Thankfully, it appears like they have a lift in injuries going into the game.
Eder Militao has been working out at the same rate as his colleagues since recovering from the muscle overload he experienced against Celtic, according to Mundo Deportivo. Carlos Rodriguez tweeted that the Brazilian has recovered and is prepared.
Having a Real Madrid star available to play against Atletico Madrid is a huge win for Carlo Ancelotti's team.
Of course, it is still unknown whether Militao will play against Atletico Madrid or not. Ancelotti has enough defensive options to field a very formidable team even if he chooses not to.
When playing RB Leipzig in the middle of the week, he started David Alaba at left back but might start Antonio Rudiger and Nacho Fernandez at center back instead.
Or, the Italian manager might start Ferland Mendy at left back while pairing Rudiger and Alaba in the center of defense.
Real Madrid's defense is not a concern at the moment, despite the fact that they occasionally experience brief concentration problems. The most significant concern for them ahead of their matchup with Atletico Madrid is the anticipated absence of a certain Karim Benzema.
