Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid make the trip across the city to face Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano for the first Madrid derby of the season.

Atletico have had the edge over Los Blancos at home in recent seasons, but Mourinho’s arrival has given Madrid a boost.

The Portuguese tactician’s first derby since arriving at the club in the summer sees him face two difficult selection calls.

The core of his team for the Metropolitano appears largely settled, but competition in midfield and attack leaves the Portuguese coach with very different ways of approaching the game.

According to AS , Mourinho’s clearest attacking dilemma is between Arda Guler and Yan Diomande.

Both attackers strengthened their cases against Elche. Guler was involved in Madrid’s opening goal and continues to offer the creativity Mourinho needs between midfield and attack.

Yan Diomande is set to fight it out with Arda Guler for a starting berth against Atletico Madrid. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Starting him would give Madrid another player comfortable receiving inside, combining with Jude Bellingham and helping unlock Atletico when spaces become tight.