Real Madrid look to win the Madrid derby as they take on Atletico Madrid away in 2019/20 La Liga
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Real Madrid will take on Atletico Madrid on Saturday in 2019/20 La Liga as the season moves ahead. Los Blancos go into this game as the favourites.
Kick-off : 9:00 PM (Local)
Venue : Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid
Real Madrid delivered a comfortable win in front of their home supporters on Wednesday night against Osasuna which saw them reach the top of the table. They need to carry on winning games.
Los Blancos are currently 1st on the points table after six games with 14 points. The goal difference is +6. The Madrid derby awaits.
In Atletico Madrid a tough game awaits which Real Madrid must win to stay atop. Los Blancos have the capabilities to win this one.
Real Madrid are definitely the superior side and a complete performance with big match temperament needed from the players to win this one. Good luck to Zidane and his men.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid have done well so far themselves and are in the top three. They will look to play positive football.
Los Rojiblancos are currently 3rd in the points table after six games with 13 points. The goal difference is +3.
Real Madrid is always a welcome and anticipated match. At home Atletico Madrid have got chances of troubling Real Madrid.
Diego Simeone will relish the opportunity to put together a strong team which plays and competes well against Los Blancos.
Atletico Madrid will look to attack Real Madrid and defend well in the process.
Team news and possible line-ups
Thomas Lemar will not be available for Atletico Madrid for the Real Madrid game as due to injury.
As for Los Blancos, Isco is a doubt.
Atletico Madrid XI : Oblak, Trippier, Savic, Gimenez, Lodi, Saul, Thomas, Koke, Vitolo, Costa, Felix.
Real Madrid XI : Courtois, Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Nacho, Casemiro, Kroos, Modric, Hazard, Benzema, Bale.
Prediction
I think this game will be a draw, a 1-1 draw.
