Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid meet this Sunday in the first derby of the season, a match corresponding to the sixth day of LaLiga. The whites defend their leadership against Diego Simeone's team, which has just suffered a painful defeat against Valencia (3-0).
The great duel in the capital arrives soon and, despite this, it has notable significance. For Italian Carlo Ancelotti's team, winning at the Metropolitano would mean their sixth consecutive league victory and defending the top of the standings.
On the other hand, for the Colchonero team to recover after the setback of the defeat in Mestalla against Valencia and the frustrating draw in Rome against Lazio with a goal in the extension of the local goal.
Simeone's team cannot afford a defeat against Real Madrid, because - with one less game played - they would remain eleven points behind the LaLiga leader, a more than important distance even with practically the entire season ahead.
It will not be easy for Simeone to design the lineup for Sunday either. The physical problems suffered at the Roman Olympic Stadium by Pablo Barrios further complicate the already large red and white infirmary, which included Rodrigo de Paul, Koke Resurrección, Thomas Lemar, Caglar Soyuncu, Reinaldo Mandava and Memphis Depay.
The match between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid, corresponding to the sixth day of LaLiga, will be played this Sunday, September 24, at the Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium at 9:00 p.m. The match can be seen on television on DAZN and can also be followed live through the La Vanguardia website.
