Real vs Atletico: The capital is on fire

The Madrid derby between Real and Atletico is considered the focal match of the 23rd round of the Spanish league when the result of this match will greatly affect the situation of the championship race and the top 4.

Remember, Real is in desperate need of points to chase Barcelona in the championship race when they are 8 points behind their opponent after 22 rounds. Meanwhile, Atletico also need a victory to consolidate the 4th place (the position to attend the Champions League next season) in the face of fierce pursuit from Betis.

Back to the great battle tonight, Real Madrid has a physical disadvantage when it has just had a trip to Liverpool's field in the European C1 Cup in the middle of the week. But in return, coach Ancelotti's teachers and students have the advantage of being on the field when playing at the Bernabeu.

At this time, Los Blancos is maintaining a sublime form when winning the last 5 matches. A few days ago, Real Madrid won a brilliant 5-2 victory over Liverpool at Anfield and this will be a mental medicine for Benzema and his teammates before the Madrid derby.

Meanwhile, Atletico are also in good form with 8 unbeaten matches in all competitions. But coach Simeone's teachers and students still made fans wary when they lost all of their last 3 matches as guests at the Bernabeu in the framework of the Spanish league.

- Real: Alaba, Diaz, Mendy, Tchouameni  injury.

Atletico: Lemar, De Paul injured.

Real: Courtois, Nacho, Rudiger, Carvajal, Militao, Ceballos, Valverde, Camavinga, Benzema, Vinicius, Asensio.

Atletico: Oblak, Reinildo, Hermoso, Molina, Witsel, Koke, Kondogbia, Llorente, Griezmann, Morata, Correa.