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Real Madrid will clash heads with Atletico Madrid at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium this Thursday night as they hope to secure a good result in the Spanish Super Cup. Los Blancos managed to earn a dominant 5-1 win over Real Betis recently, so they would be eager to keep their good form going in the cup.<\/p>\n

Xabi Alonso will set his players up in a 4-4-2 formation and is expected to make one change to his first XI for this clash. Dean Huijsen will probably get a chance to feature from the start of this Madrid derby, while Raul Asencio makes way for him and drops to the bench.<\/p>\n

Defence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Thibaut Courtois will operate in between the sticks for the Madrid giants after he conceded one goal in his last appearance. Dean Huijsen will function alongside Antonio Rudiger at the heart of the Real Madrid<\/a> backline as they look to keep things solid at the back during the 90 minutes.<\/p>\n

Federico Valverde will try to put in a good performance as the right-back, while Alvaro Carreras looks to shine on the other flank as the left flank. Both of them will have to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack.<\/p>\n

Raul Asencio will provide cover for the centre-back positions on the bench.<\/p>\n

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Midfield<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni will anchor the midfield for the Madrid giants as they focus on winning the 50-50 duels in the middle of the park.<\/p>\n

Rodrygo will try to impress as the right-winger, while Jude Bellingham hopes to give a good account of himself as the left-sided wide player. Both of them will try to get in behind the opponent\u2019s backline at every chance they can get.<\/p>\n

Dani Ceballos, Arda Guler and Franco Mastantuono will be available for selection on the bench as they wait for their chance to shine in the second 45 minutes if needed.<\/p>\n

Attack<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Vinicius Junior and Gonzalo Garcia will spearhead Alonso\u2019s attack up top. Both of them will have to link up well if they want to threaten the Atletico Madrid goal this Thursday night.<\/p>\n

Kylian Mbappe will be sidelined for this game as he continues to recover from his knee injury.<\/p>\n

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