Live broadcast of Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid

Real Madrid entered the derby under immense pressure in the title race, while Atletico Madrid always knew how to make things difficult for their city rivals.

Real must beat Atletico to continue chasing Barca in La Liga.

The Bernabeu will be the focal point of Spanish football this weekend, as Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid in a highly anticipated derby match.

The gap in the standings makes the match even more tense: Real are second, 4 points behind Barcelona, ​​while Atletico are temporarily fourth and 9 points behind their city rivals.

Real Madrid have little room for error. Their two recent defeats against Osasuna and Getafe have put them in a position where they must win, especially with Barcelona always ready to extend their lead.

Nevertheless, coach Alvaro Arbeloa's team maintained their momentum with four consecutive wins in all competitions, including a victory over Manchester City to secure a place in the Champions League quarter-finals.

The Bernabeu continues to be a major advantage for Real Madrid. They have won 12 out of 14 La Liga matches there this season, but the head-to-head history doesn't entirely favor them. The Royal team hasn't beaten Atletico at home in La Liga since the end of 2021, and their last three home encounters have all ended in draws.

For Atletico, their 5-2 victory over Real in the first leg is clear evidence of their ability to spring surprises. However, Diego Simeone's team is no longer in direct competition for the title.

A more realistic goal is to maintain a position in the top four, while focusing efforts on the Champions League and the Copa del Rey final.

Squad issues also have a significant impact. Real Madrid are missing Eder Militao, Dani Ceballos, Rodrygo, and Thibaut Courtois, but have received good news regarding Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe. Meanwhile, Atletico may be without Jan Oblak, while Julian Alvarez continues to be a major hope in attack.

In a derby match that is always unpredictable, Real Madrid have the home advantage and clearer motivation. However, Atletico have never been an easy opponent to overcome at the Bernabeu.

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