Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid - Combined XI | La Liga 2020-21

Defensive Midfielder - Koke (Atletico Madrid)

Koke is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world.

The longest-serving player at Atletico Madrid, Koke is still only 29 but continues to ooze class in his performances despite breaking into the first team 12 years ago.

A complete midfielder, Koke expertly combines his physical strength with amazing technical ability to hold his own in the middle. He has been an exceptional leader at Atletico Madrid too.

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Right Midfielder - Luka Modric (Real Madrid)

Luka Modric knows no stopping, even at 35.

Where do we even begin with Luka Modric? The legendary Croatian continues to defy Ol' Father Time with exceptional performances week in week out.

He has been involved in five goals this campaign. But Modric's value is more than just that, as he plays a key role in orchestrating Real Madrid's attack and also helps out defensively.

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Attacking Midfielder - Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid)

Marcos Llorente has been clutch for Atletico Madrid this season.

That epic night at Anfield last year completely transformed Marcos Llorente, who has seemed more dangerous and grown in influence for Atletico Madrid since then.

🏆 @marcosllorente, winner of @futbolmahou's #JugadorCincoEstrellas February award, analyses the team’s run of form.🔴⚪ #AúpaAtleti pic.twitter.com/Ka3tTxabeP

— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) March 5, 2021

In fact, the current season is already turning out to be his best yet. Marcos Llorente has netted eight goals and made seven assists in the La Liga, the most goal-involvement by an Atletico Madrid player after only Luis Suarez.

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Left Midfielder - Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid)

Joao Felix has settled in nicely at Atletico Madrid.

The jury might be still out on him, but Joao Felix has truly upped his game this season. The Atletico Madrid starlet has scored more goals and laid more assists this campaign than what he managed in the entirety of the last campaign.

46' - Off the bench69' - On the scoresheetCrucial goal from Joao Felix 💥 #VillarrealAtleti pic.twitter.com/xRZDKwjYV3

— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) February 28, 2021

That's even more impressive when one considers the fact that he missed a couple of games because of COVID-19 and a minor injury. Nevertheless, the Portuguese star has begun to some of the form which propelled him to stardom at Benfica.