This epic battle is heading into its third round. The first one on January 10th ended in Real Madrid’s 5-3 Super Cup semi-final win after extra time, while Atletico Madrid’s response was a 4-2 Copa del Rey victory also after extra time on January 18th.So, now, it’s time for a decisive and last skirmish of the season between the two sides from the Spanish capital. Their La Liga encounter comes with a lot at stake for both.Two Madrid giants share eight goals in Saudi Arabia – and Los Blancos are more than happy with the outcomeThe cup of satisfaction! Atletico’s sweet revenge over city rivalsLos Blancos are at the top of the table, ten points afloat of their tonight’s rival. Therefore, neither of them is allowed to gamble and let down points that could mean everything for Carlo Ancelotti and Diego Simeone.The former has been boosted by some positive injury news, with the latest update from Marca claiming Antonio Rudiger has passed a late fitness test.##NAJAVA_MECA_7845133##The German international is set to start, with Dani Carvajal also returning to the starting XI.Due to suspension, Eduardo Camavinga is set to replace his French colleague Aurelien Tchouameni, and veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric are also swapping.The visitors are also set to rotate with a host of crucial players recalled after being rested for the midweek win over Rayo Vallecano, with Memphis Depay keeping his place in attack.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 23FridayAthletic Club – Mallorca 4-0 (2-0)/Berchiche 3, 16, Guruzeta 62, Muniain 89/SaturdayValencia – Almeria 2-1 (2-0)/Duro 14, Yaremchuk 23 – Arribas 50/Granada – Las Palmas 1-1 (1-0)/Mendez 43 – Pejino 68/Alaves – Barcelona 1-3 (0-1)/Omorodion 51 – Lewandowski 23, Gundogan 49, Roque 63/Girona – Sociedad 0-0SundayVillarreal – Cadiz 0-0 Osasuna – Celta 0-3 (0-2)/Larsen 24, De La Torre 25, Douvikas 90/18:15: (2.40) Osasuna (3.10) Celta (3.20)20:30: (1.95) Betis (3.35) Getafe (4.20)23:00: (1.80) Real Madrid (3.70) Atl.Madrid (5.00)Monday23:00: (2.25) Rayo Vallecano (3.35) Sevilla (3.50)***odds are subject to change***
