As Atlético Madrid welcome city rivals and newly-crowned La Liga champions Real Madrid, they need a result in the 229th competitive El Derbi Madrileño to consolidate fourth place in the table. But they have won just one of their last four league games (D1, L2), conceded 40+ goals in one LL campaign (for the first time since 2011/12) – which highlights how underwhelming their season has been.Having kept just one clean sheet in four league home games (W3, D1), Atlético may continue to struggle in that regard and despite beating their fierce rivals to the title last term, they haven’t won a league head-to-head anywhere since 2015/16, with their last home league derby win coming back in 2014/15 (D4, L2). With a second-place finish still possible – if they can overhaul a five-point deficit to Barcelona and overtake Sevilla – Atlético are encouragingly unbeaten in five home league games (W4, D1).It’s been a magnificent week for Real Madrid, who secured the league title with four games to spare and then produced a stunning comeback to beat Manchester City 6-5 on aggregate to reach the Champions League final. Manager Carlo Ancelotti has now made history by winning domestic league titles in each of Europe’s ‘top five’ leagues and he’s only lost one of his last five matches against Atlético (W3, D1).Alba’s final seconds rocket sends Barca to the Champions LeagueNow also the oldest man to win the Spanish top tier, Ancelotti suggests this will be his final club job, yet there’s always one more thing to achieve, and for him, that’s a league away win against Real’s city rivals (D1, L1).Atletico Madrid pair Joao Felix and Thomas Lemar both remain sidelined with hamstring injuries, but the former has stepped up his recovery and is hoping to return to first-team action in two weeks’ time.Defensive duo Mario Hermoso and Reinildo will both serve one-match suspensions this weekend due to an accumulation of yellow cards, but Stefan Savic is available to return from his own one-game ban and is set to start at centre-back alongside Jose Gimenez and Felipe.Geoffrey Kondogbia and Hector Herrera were both handed starts in centre-midfield last time out, but Koke and Rodrigo De Paul are expected to replace them this weekend.Eduardo Camavinga: the teenager who dismantled Verratti, Kante, Rodri…Antoine Griezmann, Luis Suarez, Angel Correa, Matheus Cunha and Yannick Carrasco will all be battling to start in attack, with three of these forwards set to get the nod on Sunday.As for Real Madrid, Eden Hazard continues to recover from a leg injury, while David Alaba (hamstring), Eder Militao (knock) and Gareth Bale (back) are all doubtful and will be assessed ahead of kickoff.Casemiro started at centre-back in the win over Espanyol last weekend, and either the Brazilian or Jesus Vallejo could play alongside Nacho Fernandez at the heart of the defence if both Alaba and Militao are not deemed fit to start.Ancelotti: I will retire after Real Madrid, travel the world and spend time with my familyAncelotti is unlikely to make too many changes in midfield and attack, but either Federico Valverde or Eduardo Camavinga could start in centre-midfield along with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric if Casemiro does drop back into defence.After coming off the bench to net two crucial goals in midweek, in-form winger Rodrygo – who has scored six goals in his last six appearances – will be hoping to force his way into the starting eleven alongside Benzema and Vinicius Junior.LA LIGA – ROUND 35FridayLevante – Real Sociedad 2-1 (0-0)/Miramon 53, Melero 90 pen – David Silva 66/SaturdayMallorca – Granada 2-6 (1-1)/Sevilla 28, Raillo 58 – Suarez 6, Escudero 46, Puertas 55, Molina 69, 90, Uzuni 78/Ath.Bilbao – Valencia 0-0Cadiz – Elche 3-0 (0-0)/Negredo 80, Sobrino 83, Lozano 90+3/Celta – Alaves 4-0 (2-0)/Galhardo 6, Aspas 34, 66, Navarro 57 og/Betis – Barcelona 1-1 (0-0)/Bartra 79 – Fati 76/SundayGetafe – Rayo Vallecano 0-0 IN PROGRESS17:15: (2.40) Villareal (3.25) Sevilla (3.30)19:30: (2.40) Espanyol (3.25) Osasuna (3.30)22:00: (2.10) Atl.Madrid (3.45) Real Madrid (3.50)***odds are subject to change
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