With a seven point gap between the sides, this might be Atléti's last chance to stay in the title race.
Atlético Madrid's pursuit of back-to-back La Liga titles could effectively come to an end of Saturday if they fail to defeat Real Madrid at the. Los Blancos sit seven points clear of their city rivals after their midweek victory over Sevilla, and another win by Carlo Ancelotti's side would create nearly insurmountable lead of 10 points.
Atléti have yet to lose to Real Madrid this season -- two wins and a draw -- and eliminated them from the Copa del Rey last month, before being knocked out by Barcelona. Diego Simeone has gotten quite good at setting up his side to deal with Madrid, often using physical tactics that some critics have labeled as overly violent. Simeone won't care, nor should he, especially if it continues to be effective.
Injuries are mounting for Real Madrid after James and Sergio Ramos were lost in the win over Sevilla. James will be out two months after foot surgery, while Ramos is expected to miss at least a month as well. Cristiano Ronaldo will return though after serving a two-match ban for a red card.
Atlético Madrid injuries and suspensions
Out: Angel Correa (international duty). In doubt: Cristian Ansaldi (knee), Arda Turan (hamstring), Mario Suarez (illness)
Real Madrid injuries and suspensions
Out: James Rodriguez (foot), Sergio Ramos (hamstring), Luka Modric (hamstring), Pepe (ribs)
Match Date/Time: Saturday 4 p.m. local, 10 a.m. ET
Venue: Estadio Vicente Calderón, Madrid, Spain
TV: beIN Sports (U.S. - English and Canada), beIN Sports en Español (U.S. - Spanish), Sky Sports 5 (U.K.), Canal+ (Spain)
Online: beIN Sports CONNECT (U.S. & Canada), Sky Go (U.K.), Canal+ Yomvi (Spain)
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