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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
1Real Madrid28186459273260
2Barcelona26183571254657
3Atletico MadridAtletico27168344182656
4Athletic Bilbao271310445242149
5Villarreal27128749381144
6Real BetisBetis2711883533241
7Mallorca28117102834-640
8Celta Vigo28116114141039
9Rayo Vallecano279992929036
10Sevilla279993236-436
11GironaGirona2897123641-534
12Real Sociedad27104132328-534
13Getafe2789102322133
14Osasuna2671273237-533
15Espanyol2777132639-1328
16Valencia28610123146-1528
17AlavesAlaves2869133242-1027
18Leganes2769122440-1627
19Las PalmasLas Palmas2867153247-1525
20Real ValladolidValladolid2844201863-4516


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