"Starting with the hosts, while Atletico Madrid might have just about dragged themselves over the finishing line on Wednesday night as they clung to an action-packed 3-2 victory at home against Rayo Vallecano, Diego Simeone's men have drastically failed to find their feet since opening up the new campaign. Getting proceedings underway with a shock 2-1 loss away at Espanyol on August 17th, Los Rojiblancos have won just a pair of their previous seven appearances across all competitions"
"Atletico Madrid Team News Missing out against Rayo Vallecano earlier in the week after serving a one-match domestic suspension, Alexander Sorloth will return to Simeone's squad on Saturday afternoon. However, yet to make a single appearance so far this season, Jose Maria Gimenez remains on the sidelines with a muscle issue. Bagging a sensational hat-trick on Wednesday night and making a real impact after arriving from Manchester City last year, Julian Alvarez will lead the line here."
Atletico Madrid have struggled for consistency, scraping a 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano but only winning two of their last seven matches since a shock 2-1 loss at Espanyol. Defensive frailties persist after a 3-2 Champions League defeat to Liverpool, increasing pressure on Diego Simeone's squad. Alexander Sorloth returns from suspension while Jose Maria Gimenez remains sidelined with a muscle issue. Julian Alvarez scored a hat-trick midweek and will lead the attack, and Clement Lenglet could return in defence. Real Madrid have risen strongly under Xabi Alonso and enter the derby in confident form.
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