IT’S derby day in Spain as Atletico make the short journey across Madrid to the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid sit top of La Liga and lead their cross-town rivals by ten points going into this one, with Barcelona reading to pounce if Zinedine Zidane’s side slip up.
Gareth Bale’s agent claims the Spurs star will stay at Real Madrid until 2022Credit: AFP
This is the 83rd meeting between the sides at this famous ground, with Los Blancos winning on 52 of those occasions.
Atleti are winless in four games across all competitions and haven’t tasted a competitive derby win home or away since 2016.
Diego Simeone, right, patted Federico Valverde on the head after he was sent off in the Spanish Super Cup finalCredit: Reuters
What time is kick-off?
THIS La Liga clash is all set for Saturday, February 1.
It will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu.
When Atletico visited this venue last season in the league, they left with a point after a 0-0 draw.
Kick-off is at 3pm GMT.
Is Real Madrid vs Atletico on TV?
SADLY you won’t be able to watch this game live on TV in the UK.
It falls under the blanket ban on TV broadcasts between 2.45pm and 5.15pm.
But stick with us here on SunSport for all the latest updates and reaction from the Spanish capital.
What is the team news?
NEITHER Eden Hazard or Marco Asensio will be fit for the visit of Atleti.
Dani Carvajal returns after suspension, while Gareth Bale should be fit despite a recent ankle problem.
Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo Goes and Luka Modric all sat out the Copa Del Rey and are likely to feature in some capacity.
Diego Costa is still out for the visitors, while Kieran Trippier and Jose Gimenez are both doubtful.
Eden Hazard has struggled to replicate his Chelsea form at Real MadridCredit: Getty
Match odds
- Real Madrid to win – 5/6
- Draw at the Bernabeu – 23/10
- Atleti to win – 7/2
- Both teams to score – Evens
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
