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Projected lineups: Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid, Champions League final 2016

Zidane will start Casemiro.

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There will be no surprises when Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid announce their starting lineups this Saturday, according to every report from Spain. Zidane will start Casemiro in the midfield while Simeone will place both Torres and Griezmann upfront.

Real Madrid projected XI: Keylor Navas, Dani Carvajal, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Casemiro, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema.

Atlético de Madrid Projected XI: Jan Oblak, Juanfran Torres, Diego Godín, José Giménez, Filipe Luis, Augusto Fernández, Gabi, Saúl Ñíguez, Koke, Antoine Griezmann, Fernando Torres.

Zidane's most dangerous players off the bench will be Isco Alarcón, James Rodríguez, Lucas Vázquez and Jesé, with Mateo Kovacic waiting for his chance in case another midfielder is needed.

On the other hand, Simeone will have Yannick Ferreira Carrasco as his main potential game changer off the bench.

Real Madrid arguably have the better tools to turn things around if needed given their depth, but that might not be that important when the match kicks off.

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