Real Madrid will play Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby on Saturday, February 8, at the Santiago Bernabeu. The stakes are high for the derby this time, as the two Madrid giants are sitting atop the La Liga table.

Real Madrid plays Atletico de Madrid this Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Madrid Derby is a potential title decider filled with stars, injuries and controversy.

Real Madrid are without a fit senior centre-back for two crucial games against Atletico Madrid and Manchester City in the next week.

Real Madrid is back at the Bernebéu, looking to hit back from last week's 1-0 defeat to Espanyol, as they take on Atletico Madrid in a crucial Madrid derby. Jus

French forward Kylian Mbappé emphasized the significance of the upcoming Madrid Derby against Atlético de Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. In his first experience in this Spanish football classic, the star striker is eager to seize the opportunity to make an impact in the LaLiga title race.

Real Madrid's squad list for Saturday's vital La Liga derby clash against crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid has four new additions compared to the champion's last outing.

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Despite sitting top of LaLiga, reigning champions Real Madrid may feel like they have a lot to prove when they host Atletico Madrid on Saturday with their in-form city rivals eager to seize the momentum in the title race and leapfrog them in the table.

Atlético Madrid have mocked Real Madrid in a social media post ahead of Saturday's Madrid derby in response to Real's pressure tactics directed at officials.