Real Madrid make the short trip to the Metropolitano this weekend to take on an underperforming Atlético Madrid side.
Xabi Alonso has thrived under the weight of managing Real Madrid so far in 2025–26. The Spaniard has taken his former club to the top of the La Liga standings thanks to Los Blancos’ perfect start this season.
Although the new boss has already led Real Madrid to six impressive victories in the Spanish top-flight, he is now in for a much bigger test against Atlético. The Spanish giants have struggled in recent years against Los Colchoneros, collecting just one win in their last seven La Liga clashes with their rivals.
The pressure will be on Alonso to get Real Madrid back to winning ways against Diego Simeone’s side, who currently sit in ninth place. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rüdiger and Ferland Mendy remain the only three players unavailable for Los Blancos.
Here’s what Real Madrid’s XI could look like.






