The two fierce rivals meet in a vital derby clash that could be pivotal in the race for the Liga title
Atletico Madrid play host to neighbours Real Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday, with the outcome of the match liable to be pivotal in the chase of Primera Division leaders Barcelona .
The Catalans lie six points clear of second-placed Atleti and a further two clear of Los Blancos, so in the event of any dropped points, the teams are likely to have an even greater margin to close.
Complicating matters further for Real, who go into the game off the back of a 1-1 Copa del Rey draw at Camp Nou , is the small matter of a Champions League meeting with
Ajax on Wednesday.