Atalantavs.Real Madrid

Vinicius has missed his side's last four matches in all competitions with a muscular problem, but the Brazilian is back sooner than expected and is set to be included in the starting XI for the reigning champions.

Bellingham is also available after a fitness scare against Girona, with the midfielder being forced off in the second period of his side's 3-0 victory over the Catalan side on Saturday night.

Rodrygo missed Saturday's league game with a muscular problem, but it was only a minor issue, and the Brazilian is also in the squad, with Los Blancos taking a strong group to Italy for the standout European fixture.

Ferland Mendy suffered a muscular injury against Girona and misses out, meaning that Fran Garcia will operate at left-back, while Eder Militao, David Alaba, Dani Carvajal and Eduardo Camavinga remain unavailable.

Aurelien Tchouameni may be required in the middle of the defence, with Raul Asencio potentially missing out on a spot in the side, meaning that Luka Modric may operate in the middle of midfield.

Federico Valverde is a certain starter for Real Madrid, while there will once again be a spot through the middle for Kylian Mbappe, who missed a penalty on his last Champions League appearance against Liverpool.

Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Vazquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, F Garcia; Valverde, Bellingham, Modric; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius

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Matt Law