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Preview: Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid

Preview: Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid
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Sports Mole previews the first Madrid derby of the season as Real welcome Atletico to the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.

Saturday heralds the first Madrid derby of the season as Real welcome neighbours Atletico to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Second-placed Atletico go into the match in the rare position of being above their local rivals in the table following a run of three straight wins.

Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho's side can't afford another defeat after they were beaten 1-0 at Real Betis last weekend.

Los Blancos are already 11 points behind leaders Barcelona and have it all to do if they are to retain their La Liga crown.

Michael Essien is expected to miss out for Real following an allergic reaction to medicinal treatment, while Gonzalo Higuain remains sidelined with a thigh problem.

Atletico have no new injury concerns ahead of the match.

Recent form

Real Madrid: DWWDLW

Atletico Madrid: LWWWWW

Possible lineups

Real Madrid: Casillas; Arbeloa, Ramos, Pepe, Coentrao; Di Maria, Khedira, Alonso, Ronaldo; Ozil; Benzema

Atletico Madrid: Courtois; Juanfran, Miranda, Godin, Luis; Koke, Tiago, Gabi, Turan; Falcao, Costa

Sports Mole says: 1-2


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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona17122350193138
2Real Madrid16113234132136
3Atletico MadridAtletico16105130111935
4Athletic Bilbao1795326151132
5Villarreal157532725226
6Real Sociedad167361611524
7Osasuna166642225-324
8Mallorca177371620-424
9GironaGirona166462223-122
10Celta Vigo166372527-221
11Real BetisBetis165651820-221
12Rayo Vallecano155461516-119
13Sevilla165471723-619
14Las PalmasLas Palmas165382227-518
15Getafe163761113-216
16AlavesAlaves164391827-915
17Leganes163671423-915
18Espanyol1541101528-1313
19Valencia142481322-910
20Real ValladolidValladolid1623111134-239


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