The clash between current La Liga leader Real Madrid vs previous La Liga champions Atletico Madrid is going to be held in the upcoming week.

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid League Standings

Real Madrid is in top form with 12 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in the league and having 8 points clear of Sevilla who is in the 2nd position. On the other hand, Atlético Madrid only won 8 matches, drew 5 times, and lost 2 matches.

With that having 29 points they are in 4th position. This makes Real Madrid 10 points clear from Atlético Madrid, the city rival. Real Madrid is not taking anyone lightly as Ancelotti said Madrid is not LaLiga champions yet.

Real Madrid at present has the best attack in the league with 37 goals but Atlético Madrid is not having a good run so far. Even they have not been in the best of their defense this season.

Player To Watch (Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid)

Vinicius jr. is in great form this season. He is having the best season by far in Laliga. Also, the pair Vini-Benzema shows top-class performances every week.

On the other hand, Griezmann will be key to Atletico Madrid as there will be no Suarez.

Starting Lineup

Benzema has not featured in the last match of UCL. But he might get in the starting eleven if he is fit.

Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy; Casemiro, Kroos, Modric; Rodrigo, Vinicius, Benzema.

Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak; Lodi, Hermoso, Kondogbia, Llorente;  Carrasco, De Paul, Koke, Lemar; Griezmann, Cunha

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