Real are currently cruising in top spot, eight points ahead of second-placed Sevilla and 10 above Atletico in fourth, albeit having played a game more than those two rivals.
However, they will need to be on top form to stop Real, with Carlo Ancelotti's team looking for their 10th straight win in all competitions. While the France striker's availability for the derby is still in question, Atletico could themselves be without their top scorer, Luis Suarez, who came off early in the Porto game with an undisclosed injury and has not trained since.
The Frenchman has two goals and two assists in the last two Atletico wins, while the Brazilian youngster has netted 10 times - two behind Benzema in the race to be LaLiga top scorer.
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