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Friday forecast: Madrid Derby plays in Copa final; Mou eager to stop Liverpool

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Another weekend with several huge league clashes is coming as we bring you all you need to know ahead of it.



Real Madrid vs Atletico

Kick-Off: 01/12 21:00

Probable line-ups

Real Madrid: Courtois, Mendy, Varane, Ramos, Carvajal, Kroos, Casemiro, Valverde, Isco, Modric, Jovic.

Atletico: Oblak, Trippier, Savic, Felipe, Lodi, Correa, Herrera, Partey, Saul, Felix, Morata.

Real Madrid focus



Madrid remain without their first choice attacking trio with Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard all missing the trip to Saudi Arabia.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid will once again rely on the ingenuity and technique of their maestros in midfield after Isco, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos all found the net against Los Che.

In the interest of keeping his key players fresh, Zidane let those who started against Los Che attend "a spa session at the hotel the team are staying at," according to Marca's Jose Felix Diaz and Chris Winterburn.

Zidane's side will know however that in the clash with their cross-city rivals this weekend they are likely to be afforded less chances.

Atletico focus



Atletico for their part are without forwards Thomas Lemar and Diego Costa. Centre-back Jose Maria Gimenez alos missed the victory against Barcelona but could return on Sunday.

Captain Koke will be out for the final, so other Atleti stars must stand out to make up for his absence.

Atletico flexed their attacking muscle by manufacturing goals for Saul, Alvaro Morata and Angel Correa.

Four of the last six meetings between Los Blancos and Los Rojiblancos have seen fewer than three goals and the temptation must be to back another low-scoring affair.

Predictions

Real Madrid 1-0 Atletico

Tottenham vs Liverpool

Kick-Off: Tomorrow 20:30

Probable line-ups



Tottenham focus

Moussa Sissoko has been ruled out until April following knee surgery and joins Harry Kane, Hugo Llori

01/05/2020

01/05/2020

Vinicius removes himself from post-match training despite playing only 25 mins

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Zinedine Zidane is still yet to hand Vinicius Jr all the first-team minutes the Brazilian would ideally like, yet he is unlikely to have done himself any favours by removing himself from training with the club's backup players on Saturday evening.



In the aftermath of Real Madrid's 3-0 victory over Getafe, Vinicius Jr was told to take part in the traditional warm-down after being introduced as a substitute in the 71st minute of the game.

Having only played 600 minutes in the first half of the season, the former Flamengo rather bizarrely cited fatigue as a reason not to complete the post-match sprints.

"Vini, you have to do these exercises," one of the club's coaches was captured on Movistar+ cameras saying.

After a lengthy discussion with the coach, the Brazilian forward claimed he was tired and put in two more sprints, although they were nothing more than a job, before removing himself from the session and returned to the dressing room.

01/05/2020

HALA MADRID: Courtois & Varane shine in scrappy Madrid derby victory!

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Hello Merengues, we bring you all-important Real Madrid news in the past 24 hours. Hala Madrid!

MATCH NEWS

Getafe 0-3 Madrid: Varane double sends Los Blancos back on track, Modric scores



Varane scored one and played a big part in another as Real Madrid returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory away at neighbours Getafe. Click here to read the full match report. >>

COURTOIS! 9 clean sheets in past 12 games



The Belgian's performance at Getafe only served to reinforce that, as he was again excellent and played a decisive role in keeping the hosts out and helping Los Blancos to 3 big points.

He's now kept 9 clean sheets in his last 12 appearances, conceding against only Real Sociedad, Valencia and PSG.

Kroos' happy birthday: An assist, a win and a hug with his son



The midfielder provided an assist for Raphael Varane during Real Madrid's 3-0 win at Getafe.

Then, after the match, he hugged his son Leon on the sidelines of the Coliseum Alfonso Perez.

Zidane is full of praise for Modric & Courtois



"Modric is such an important player for this team and he's always going to be," Zidane said.

"Luka Modric is Luka Modric."

"We suffered at times and Courtois was very good,"

"We were a team, which is the most important thing at these grounds and against these teams."

The counter attack that defines Madrid



It wasn't a winning goal, nor did it decide the game, but Real Madrid's third goal against Getafe brought an exciting and joyful end to their victory in the 94th minute. Read more >>

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Firmino as replacement of Benzema in future?



Madrid have identified Firmino as an ideal candidate to replace Benzema at the club in the near future, as Calciomercato reports.

James becomes Everton target (Mirror)



Ancelotti has backed a bold Everton move to bring James Rodriguez to Goodison Park on loan.

Madrid 'will complete

01/05/2020

Former Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello talks about Cristiano Ronaldo's exit in a recent interview.



The Italian will always remain inexorably linked to Real but now, aged 73 and retired from coaching, he surveys the scene at the Bernabeu from afar.

"Cristiano is fundamental for every team (he plays in)," Capello told Sportsmail.

"Real Madrid suffered from his farewell and while (Karim) Benzema took his place, but they lost a mental and technical leader."