A fixture that never lacks spice as it is, the Madrid derby has the extra fire that comes with a Champions League knockout game this week. Real Madrid will play the first leg at home at the Santiago

Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has claimed that Real Madrid’s failure to score a third goal in their 2-1 win over them in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday “left the door open”. Rodrygo put Real ahead as early as the 4th minute at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Under pressure from fans after failing to win four of their last five LaLiga matches, Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid face a must-win game at home against neighbours Rayo Vallecano on Sunday as they look to stay in the title race.