Madrid duo face title race derbies amid Champions League tussle
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are locked in a Champions League battle but must first turn their attention to two other derby clashes in La Liga this weekend before they can settle it.
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One Win In Five Games, Real Madrid Aim To Get La Liga Title Challenge Back On Track
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are locked in a Champions League battle but must first turn their attention to two other derby clashes in La Liga this weekend before they can settle it. With leaders Barcelona in action on Saturday against Osasuna, the capital clubs both face tough games as they try to keep up with the pace in the tightest of title races. Champions Real Madrid welcome high-flying Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, right after Diego Simeone's Atletico visit Getafe. Los Blancos have England midfielder Jude Bellingham back from suspension but are concerned about Kylian Mbappe's last two performances.
Pressure mounts on Ancelotti as struggling Real Madrid host Rayo
MADRID : Under pressure from fans after failing to win four of their last five LaLiga matches, Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid face a must-win game at home against neighbours Rayo Vallecano on Sunday as they look to stay in the title race.
Diaz earns Real Madrid lead on Atletico in Champions League derby clash
Real Madrid claimed a small edge on city rivals Atletico Madrid with a tight 2-1 Champions League last-16 first leg win on Tuesday.
Mbappe dan Vinicius Buntu, Ancelotti Puji Atletico
Kylian Mbappe dan Vinicius Jr buntu saat Real Madrid hadapi Atletico Madrid. Pertahanan Atletico begitu kuat, Carlo Ancelotti puji sang rival!
Brahim Diaz Bikin Ancelotti 'Bingung'
Brahim Diaz jadi penentu kemenangan Real Madrid atas Atletico Madrid di leg pertama babak 16 besar Liga Champions. Apa saatnya Diaz selalu jadi starter, Carlo Ancelotti?
Ancelotti happy with Real Madrid's effort in 2-1 home win over Atletico
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was pleased with his side's resilience as they earned a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid at the Bernabeu in the hard-fought first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.
Diaz earns Real Madrid lead on Atletico in Champions League derby clash
MADRID: Real Madrid claimed a small edge on city rivals Atletico Madrid with a tight 2-1 Champions League last 16 first-leg win on Tuesday. Julian Alvarez levelled for Atletico after Rodrygo Goes sent the hosts ahead, but Brahim Diaz stroked home the winner for the record 15-time winners to delight the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Diego Simeone’s Atletico, who lost in the 2014 and 2016 finals against their bitter rivals, kept stars Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe quiet but still came up short. The Rojiblancos played it safe in the final stages, seeming to accept their one-goal disadvantage for the second leg derby clash at home next week. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti opted for Morocco international Diaz in midfield to replace the suspended Jude Bellingham and selected Fede Valverde at right-back after he was passed fit to play. The Italian had demanded his side show a better attitude and more commitment than during their La Liga defeat by Real Betis on Saturday and his charges delivered. Rodrygo pounced after just four minutes, slipping inside Javi Galan to collect Valverde’s teasing pass before firing home with his left foot across Jan Oblak and inside the far post. It was the Brazilian winger’s fifth strike of the tournament, habitually shining on the European stage for Madrid, where he boasts 25 goals in 61 appearances. Rodrygo wanted a penalty when Galan appeared to hold him back in the area but his appeals were waved away. His compatriot Vinicius came close to netting Madrid’s second as he surged into the box but Jose Gimenez blocked his shot well. Atletico began to create danger of their own and Valverde hacked away Giuliano Simeone’s whipped ball from under his own crossbar under pressure from Samuel Lino. Alvare