[Official LINE-up] 'Lee Kang-in vs Bellingham and Mbappé' Starting Matchup Confirmed; Fateful Madrid Derby Lineups Revealed

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Lee Kang-in (25) has been confirmed to start in the big match. The lineup for the fateful Madrid Derby has been released.

Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid will clash on the 20th at 11:15 p.m. Korean time at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, in Round 7 of the 2026–2027 La Liga season.

In the home team Atlético's lineup released ahead of the match, Lee Kang-in secured a spot with confidence. Coach Diego Simeone selected him as a second-line attacking midfielder.

Jonathan David leads the front line, supported by Lee Kang-in and Alex Baena in the second line. In midfield, Alex Grimaldo, Johnny Cardoso, and Julián Simeone will work together. The back four consists of Marc Pubill, Cristian Romero, David Hancko, and Marcos Llorente. Jan Oblak guards the goal.

The away team Real Madrid lines up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under coach José Mourinho. Kylian Mbappé leads the attack, with Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, and Arda Güler deployed as second-line attackers. Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde anchor the midfield. The defensive back four is composed of Marc Cucurella, Dean Huijsen, Ibrahima Konaté, and Denzel Dumfries. Thibaut Courtois wears the goalkeeper gloves.

After leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this summer to join Atlético, Lee Kang-in has recorded two goals and one assist in six league matches, firmly establishing himself as a key player for the team.

In particular, his outstanding performance—including his second league goal scored against Osasuna in Round 6—has further elevated local evaluations. At that time, Lee Kang-in ignited the scoring machine with a skillful touch followed by a right-footed shot, leading to a decisive 4-0 victory. He swept top ratings from statistical outlets: 9.0 points from 'FootMob', 9.2 points from 'Huskore.com', and 9 points from Spanish media outlet 'El Desmarque'.

Spanish media outlet 'AS' also praised Lee Kang-in, stating, "Lee Kang-in has perfectly filled the void left by club legend Antoine Griezmann and quickly integrated into Simeone's system."

The official La Liga channel also expressed anticipation for Lee Kang-in's participation in the Madrid Derby. Ahead of the derby, on the 19th, La Liga's EA Sports official social networking service (SNS) highlighted both Lee Kang-in and Bellingham together, posting the caption "Lee Kang-in or Bellingham?"

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