A derby will be played later today between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at Vicente Calderón Stadium.
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
Date: Saturday, 07-Feb-15
Venue: Vicente Calderón Stadium, Madrid
Possible Line-ups:
Team News:
- Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simone has no new injury worries.
- Midfielder Gabi has returned from suspension and will start.
- Cristian Ansaldi has also returned from injury and could take part in this Derby.
- Arda Turan is doubtful for this clash but reports claim that he could feature.
- Antoine Griezmann and Mario Mandzukic are likely to start in front of goal.
- Real Madrid have a big news as Cristiano Ronaldo has returned after serving two match suspension. He will start along with Karim Benzema and Gareth Bal upfront.
- Duo Pepe and Luka Modric remain out with their injuries.
- Left-back Marcelo is suspended for this game and Fabio Coentrao is likely to get a start.
- Star defender Sergio Ramos is also out along with James Rodriguez who sustained a foot injury in the midweek game against Sevilla.
Prediction:
Atletico Madrid 1 – 2 Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo to score on his return.
The home side are seven points behind the La Liga leaders Real Madrid, any kind of result will not snatch their third spot.
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