In the most recent round, Real Madrid defeated Elche with a score of 3-2 in a dramatic match. This result helped Mourinho's team rise to second place, 3 points behind Barcelona before round 7.
Atletico Madrid is currently only 2 points behind their city rivals. A victory will help Diego Simeone's team overcome Real Madrid. Atletico's confidence has also been strengthened after two consecutive victories against Real Sociedad and Osasuna, in which they did not concede a goal.
However, Real Madrid is still a big challenge for Simeone. In three encounters with Mourinho in La Liga, the Argentine strategist has suffered defeats.
Considering among the coaches Simeone has faced many times in the tournament, only Xavi Hernandez makes him have a worse record in terms of losing rate, with five defeats after 5 matches.
Los Blancos are also showing remarkable strength this season. Only Barcelona, with 28 goals, scored more goals than them in La Liga. Meanwhile, Real Madrid's defense is among the most solid in the league when they have only conceded six goals.
Real is also particularly dangerous in the final stage of the match. They have won 4 points more than any other team from goals scored from the 85th minute onwards in La Liga this season.
However, Metropolitano Stadium is still not an easy destination for Real Madrid. They lost three of their last five away games against Atletico in La Liga, along with a draw and a win.
Previously, Real Madrid only lost one of their 20 away games against Atletico in the tournament, with 12 wins and 7 draws.
Link to watch live Atletico Madrid - Real Madrid match:
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