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2024/25 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 8
Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid
Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano
Madrid, Spain
Sunday, 29 September 2024
Kick-off is at 21h00
Atletico Madrid will meet their arch-rivals Real Madrid in an eagerly anticipated La Liga match at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano on 29 September.
Current Form
The Mattress Makers' unbeaten home record in the top-flight in the current season will be on the line having defeated Valencia CF in their last home game.
Atletico are undefeated in their last three home matches in the league having registered two victories and a draw at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano.
Meanwhile, Real's 39-match unbeaten record in La Liga will also be on the line and they are also undefeated in their last 18 away matches.
The Whites have registered seven draws and 11 victories as the victories including a win over Real Sociedad in their last game on the road.
Team News
Marcos Paulo, César Azpilicueta and Thomas Lemar are all on Atletico's injury list at the moment, but the club has no suspension issues coming into this match.
On the other hand, Real will be without Dani Ceballos, David Alaba, Dani Carvajal and Brahim Díaz, who are all currently nursing injuries, but the club has no suspension concerns.
Quotes
"The team played well," Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said after his side's win over Deportivo Alaves on 24 September.
"They handled the ball looking for chances in transition and with through balls. We're getting better and it suits us because the schedule is very demanding.
"We've come back well after the break and we want to continue like this for Sunday's game, which is going to be very tough."
Head-to-Head
Atletico and Real drew 1-1 in their last meeting in La Liga with the match taking place at Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano on 4 February.
As a result, Mattress Makers are undefeated in their last three league games against the Whites, having recorded two draws and one win.
La Liga matchday 8 fixtures
Friday, 27 September
21:00 - Real Valladolid v Real Mallorca
Saturday, 28 September
14:00 - Getafe CF v Deportivo Alaves
16:15 - Rayo Vallecano v CD Leganes
18:30 - Real Sociedad v Valencia CF
21:00 - CA Osasuna v FC Barcelona
Sunday, 29 September
14:00 - Celta Vigo v Girona FC
16:15 - Athletic Bilbao v Sevilla FC
18:30 - Real Betis v RCD Espanyol
21:00 - Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid
Monday, 30 September
21:00 - Villarreal CF v Las Palmas
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