All Out for Derby Win at Bernabéu
Real Madrid host Atlético on LaLiga matchday 23 (6:30 pm CET).
The match against Atlético at the Santiago Bernabéu closes a frenetic February for Real Madrid 6:30 pm CET. After winning their eighth Club World Cup and putting on quite the display in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Liverpool, our team wants more and will try to take the three points in the third derby of the season.
Our team goes into this game in high spirits after the great game they played at Anfield. Carlo Ancelotti's side have averaged four goals in their last five games and in three different competitions. In addition, they will be looking to make it three league games without conceding.
Our team goes into this game in high spirits after the great game they played at Anfield. Carlo Ancelotti's side have averaged four goals in their last five games and in three different competitions. In addition, they will be looking to make it three league games without conceding.
"The team is doing much better and you can see that in recent games," said Ancelotti at the press conference ahead of the derby. The Italian can count on Benzema and Vini Jr in his squad. The team's top scorers have 18 goals apiece and put in a stellar performance at Anfield, both grabbing a brace. The Brazilian, voted Champions League player of the week, has scored six goals in February: against Valencia, Al Ahly, Al Hilal 2 and Liverpool 2.
Atlético
The red and white team starts the day in fourth position with 41 points and a balance of 12 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats. Morata and Griezmann are their top scorers in the league competition with 7 goals each. Madrid have won all three previous meetings this season. The last one was also at the Bernabéu when they sealed their place in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey in extra time.
Atlético
The red and white team starts the day in fourth position with 41 points and a balance of 12 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats. Morata and Griezmann are their top scorers in the league competition with 7 goals each. Madrid have won all three previous meetings this season. The last one was also at the Bernabéu when they sealed their place in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey in extra time.