Atlético de Madrid faces the classic with the greatest enthusiasm and they arrive in great form. Mahou, the club's sponsor, has gathered four Atlético players before the match to ask them some questions.
Correa Is Optimistic: "We Win 0-2!"
Ángel Correa, with his characteristic competitive spirit, didn't hesitate to speak clearly about the classic. The Argentine forward, who is usually a resource from the bench for Diego Simeone, was optimistic in his prediction.
"I say we win 0-2!" Such statements reflect Atlético de Madrid's confidence before such an important duel, which could mean much more than three points. Correa, who was the author of the equalizing goal at the Metropolitano, is shaping up to be one of the key pieces in Simeone's plans for the match.
Oblak and the Importance of the classic for LaLiga
Meanwhile, Jan Oblak, the guardian of the red-and-white goal, also showed caution but firmness in his approach. "This match isn't the decisive one, because there's a long way to go until the end of the season. We'll enter the field as we always do, looking for the three points," commented the Slovenian.
With the least-conceded goal in LaLiga, Oblak will be crucial for Atlético de Madrid, which will try to stop Real Madrid's offensive potential. If Atlético wants to leave Bernabéu as leaders, the Slovenian's presence will be key in the match.
Giuliano Simeone and Rodrigo De Paul with Full Confidence
Giuliano Simeone will be one of the most watched players in this classic. It will be his first classic, and he arrives in exceptional form after scoring three goals and providing two assists in recent matches. "It's always nice to win in a match like this, Real Madrid is a very good team, with the best players in the world. We all know what they are, so obviously it would be special for us to win," stated Giuliano, who will be a bullet on the right wing.
Rodrigo De Paul, another key player for Simeone, also expressed his confidence in the team. "We have a lot of confidence in our team, we know what this group can deliver. Obviously, we also know who we're competing against, but the idea is always the same: to go match by match, with short and precise objectives," commented the Argentine midfielder. De Paul will be essential to balance the midfield and generate the quick transitions that Atlético de Madrid needs to surprise Real Madrid.