Fresh from a stalemate in El Clasico, Santiago Solari’s Real Madrid come into another fierce derby looking for a win to help get their season back on track.
These two Madrid giants couldn’t be separated at the Bernabeu back in September but victory at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium would see Real leapfrog their Madrid rivals into second place.
Atletico Madrid are unbeaten at home to their neighbours since November 2016, but haven’t beaten them in the league since the February of that same year. And they head into the game on the back of a defeat to Real Betis that ended a 19-game unbeaten run for Diego Simeone’s men.
Real Madrid ’s best run of form this season came after the departure of Julen Lopategui, as Solari won his first four games to earn a three-year contract at Los Blancos. His side have won their last three in the league, scoring nine goals in the process.
Here is everything you need to know about the game…
When is the game?
Atletico Madrid will play Real Madrid on Saturday February 9.
The game will kick off at 3:15pm GMT.
Where is the game being played?
The game is being played at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. Atletico have the best home record in La Liga, having won nine and drawn two of their 11 games while conceding just four goals.
Is the game on TV?
The match will be broadcast on sport TV Live iOS/Android App (Download NOW)
Team News
Atletico captain Diego Godin should return to the squad after missing the home loss to Real Betis with a muscular problem. Saul Ninguez and Koke are also both line to return.
Jesus Vallejo and Marcos Llorente will both miss out to injury, whilst Gareth Bale and Marco Asensio are both likely to feature for Real.
Atletico Madrid probable line-up:
Oblak, Arias, Gimenez, Godin, Lucas Hernandez, Koke, Partey, Rodri, Saul, Griezmann, Morata.
Real Madrid probable line-up:
Courtois, Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Reguilon, Casemiro, Modric, Kroos, Bale, Benzema, Vazquez
