Real Madrid will be without Kylian Mbappé for the first Madrid derby of the season, leaving a big hole for Carlo Ancelotti to fill ahead of Sunday's clash.
After dropping four points in August, Real Madrid have remained perfect in September across all competitions. Ancelotti's side welcomed several players back from injury, including Jude Bellingham and Aurélien Tchouaméni, and secured victories over Real Betis, Real Sociedad, VfB Stuttgart, Espanyol and Alavés.
Just when it looked like Los Blancos would be the heavy favorite for the Madrid derby, Mbappé sustained a thigh injury and is set to be out for at least three weeks. Now, Ancelotti must decide his best lineup and formation to combat the unbeaten Atlético Madrid.
Here's what Real Madrid's XI could look like against Diego Simeone's men on Sunday, Sept. 29.






