The battle for La Liga supremacy intensifies as Real Madrid host Atlético Madrid in the second Madrid derby of the season. Real Madrid needs a win to regain control of the title race, facing the challenge of overcoming Atlético Madrid's strong defense. The match sees Real Madrid's depleted defense with key players injured, putting pressure on young defender Raúl Asencio. However, the return of Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappé offers a boost for Real Madrid's attack.
First place in La Liga is on the line when Real Madrid take on Atlético Madrid in the highly anticipated second Madrid derby of the season.standings. To regain control of the title race , Los Blancos must do something only two other Spanish teams have done this season—take all three points against Diego Simeone's men.
The last time the two sides met, they each settled for a 1–1 draw. Now, Real Madrid will look for a better result despite their decimated defense.and David Alaba joined Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão in the infirmary, leaving the defending Spanish champions with zero experienced center backs. All the pressure will be on Real Madrid Castilla product Raúl Asencio to lead the backline.
Los Blancos did receive a few major boosts ahead of the clash, though. Eduardo Camavinga is back from his hamstring injury and available to play on Saturday. Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé are also ready to play after missing out against Leganes on Wednesday. JOIN SI SOCCER'S REAL MADRID WHATSAPP COMMUNITY - GET ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND ANALYSIS STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE—The goalkeeper was at the center of controversy during the last Madrid derby, but he will be thankful to have Madridistas behind him this time.—Vázquez gets the nod on the right flank after recovering from a minor injury that kept him out against Leganes.
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