Copa del Rey Final: Both Real and Athletico Madrid want to win

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane will miss the Copa del Rey final against Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu after suffering a knee injury in the 1-1 draw at Espanyol last weekend.

Goal.cm reports that Alvaro Arbeloa (back), Sergio Ramos (hamstring), Marcelo (muscle tear) and Mesut Ozil (ankle) are all expected to be available after overcoming injuries, while Pepe could be recalled after being ostracised from the squad for publicly criticising boss Jose Mourinho.

Atletico midfielder Mario Suarez has recovered from a back problem and is set to return to the starting line-up in place of Tiago.

Coach Diego Simeone has no other injury concerns and could name a similar side to the one that lost 2-1 at home to Real in La Liga in April.

Real beat Barcelona in the semi final while Seville lost to Athletico Madrid.

Obviously both sides are ready for the final show down tonight.

Estadio Santiago Bernabéu — Madrid
Referee:‬ Carlos Clos‎
Time: 8.30pm today