By A Correspondent
The highly anticipated Madrid derby is set to unfold at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday evening, as Atletico Madrid welcomes reigning champions Real Madrid in a pivotal La Liga clash.
Atletico, currently third in the table with 15 points from seven matches, will look to bridge the two-point gap with second-placed Real Madrid (17 points). A win would boldly declare their title aspirations, despite being overlooked as contenders.
Diego Simeone’s side boasts an unbeaten record (four wins, three draws) and the league’s best defensive record, conceding only three goals. They’ve kept clean sheets in five of their last six La Liga games.
Following a 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano, Atletico returned to winning ways with Julian Alvarez’s 90th-minute goal securing a 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo. This marks four wins in their last five matches across all competitions.
Notably, Atletico were the last team to defeat Real Madrid in La Liga, securing a 3-1 victory at Wanda Metropolitano in September 2023. Can they repeat this feat and assert their title credentials?
Key Match Facts:
- Atletico Madrid: 3rd in La Liga (15 points)
- Real Madrid: 2nd in La Liga (17 points)
- Atletico’s last La Liga title: 2020-21
- Atletico’s defensive record: 3 goals conceded (best in La Liga)
- Head-to-Head: Atletico won 3-1 in September 2023