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UEFA Super Cup: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Team news, injuries, possible lineups

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Real Madrid will clash with Atletico Madrid tonight in the UEFA Super Cup at the Lillekula Stadium in Tallinn, Estonia.

The Los Blancos are adjusting to life after their all-time highest goal scorer, Cristiano Ronaldo left the Santiago Bernabeu to join Juventus.

Real Madrid lost only one match in their pre-season tour against Manchester United, but recorded victories against Juventus, AS Roma and AC Milan.

Real’s new manager, Julen Lopetegui may not start midfielder, Luka Modric after he joined the squad late following a lengthy World Cup, while Jesus Vallejo is ruled out due to muscular injury.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid head to the game with all full squad except for Šime Vrsaljko who left the club to join Inter Milan on loan.

The Los Rojiblancos manager, Diego Simeone has no new injury worries in his squad ahead of the clash.

Simeone might not start forward, Antoine Griezmann and Lucas Hernandez due to their World Cup commitment.

Simeone’s men have not been convincing in their last few pre-season games having lost two, drawn two and won one.

Real Madrid’s potential starting XI:

Navas, Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo, Casemiro, Kroos, Bale, Isco, Asensio, Benzema.

Atletico Madrid’s potential starting XI:

Oblak, Juanfran, Godin, Savic, Luis, Koke, Saul, Rodri, Lemar, Costa, Kalinic.

The kick-off time for the match is 8pm.