Rivals Real and Atlético compete for Madrid derby this weekend

Real Madrid is in the isolated lead of the Spanish League. This Sunday, the meringues test their good phase in the derby against Atlético de Madrid, at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The homeowners want to increase the distance to their rivals in the fight for the title. Real Madrid are eight points ahead of Sevilla.

The meringues are packed for the good campaign of the season. Even so, full-back Carvajal said that Real Madrid need to be focused on the derby. “We have to be a united team in defense and attack and be energetic in both areas,” he said.

On the other hand, Atlético Madrid arrives motivated after qualifying for the Champions League. The victory over Porto gave the colchoneros courage to seek a reaction in La Liga.

Whoever enters the field on Sunday is also Barcelona. The Catalans travel to face Osasuna after elimination in the Champions League.

Check out the games of the round:

Saturday
Espanyol x LevanteAlavés x GetafeValencia x ElcheAthletic Bilbao x Sevilla
Sunday
Villarreal x Rayo VallecanoOsasuña x BarcelonaBetis x Real SociedadReal Madrid x Atlético de Madrid

Monday
Cadiz x Granada

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