Real Madrid welcomes Atletico Madrid to Santiago Bernabeu for a crucial LaLiga derby on Saturday, where the defending champions sit at the top of the table, just one point ahead of their rivals. After a successful previous season clinching both LaLiga and the Champions League, Madrid's mixed start to this season has cast doubt on manager Carlo Ancelotti's position. While Atletico's Diego Simeone has established a successful reign, Madrid's inconsistency, especially after several heavy defeats, makes this match pivotal in the title race.
Despite their position at the top of the table, Madrid have had a mixed start to their season, leading to speculation that this could be manager Carlo Ancelotti's last season in charge.
Real lifted both the LaLiga and Champions League titles last season and are favorites to do so once more, making this derby particularly significant.
A run of five defeats and a draw in 12 matches rocked the early stage of the season, leaving their qualification from the League Phase of the Champions League in doubt.
Diego Simeone, who has been Atletico's manager since December 2011, has maintained the team's competitiveness despite being overshadowed by their city rivals.
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