Atlético Madrid, led by Argentine coach Diego Simeone, and Real Madrid face off this Thursday in the classic match in the Spanish capital, in a match valid for the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey.
The match will be played from 5:00 p.m. (Argentine time) at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, belonging to the “merengues”, and will be televised by the DirectTV cable signal.
? Our ?????? for the derby. pic.twitter.com/vvzB0szuQt
– Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) January 26, 2023
The “Cholo” Simeone team entered this phase after having left Levante 2-0 on the way, while in the Spanish League they have beaten Valladolid 3-0 with world champions Nahuel Molina and Ángel Correa as headlines, and the entry from Rodrigo De Paul’s bench.
The former Racing Club soccer player, who usually starts games on the bench, could be a starter in the Madrid derby.
?? Concentrates for the DERBI!
? #Copa del Rey pic.twitter.com/qYNXPXDU18— Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) January 26, 2023
On the side of the team led by the Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid beat Villarreal 3-2 in the previous key, while in the League they beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0.
In addition to the Madrid classic, this Thursday Valencia will receive Athletic Bilbao at the Mestalla stadium, starting at 4:00 p.m. (Argentine time).
