Good afternoon and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of the La Liga fixture between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. It's the Madrid derby! We'll bring you all the action as it happens at the Wanda Metropolitano. Kick off is at 15:15 GMT.
La Liga / Matchday 26
Cívitas Metropolitano / 07.03.2021
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- L. Suárez(15')
- K. Benzema(88')
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Updated 07/03/2021 at 17:10 GMT
7'
Zidane’s side could have really put the pressure on Atletico Madrid ahead of today’s derby with a win over Real Sociedad. Nonetheless, they can to within two points of their rivals today.
6'
Suarez into the wall! Atletico Madrid won a freekick just over 20 yards out, but Suarez sends his shot into the Real Madrid wall. That was a good opportunity to test Courtois.
5'
Real Madrid come into this game on the back of a disappointing home draw against Real Sociedad on Monday night. Before that, Los Blancos had won five games in a row!
4'
3'
Koke's shot is blocked! The Atletico Madrid midfielder gets the effort away on the edge of the Real Madrid box after some good work by Carrasco, but there were too many bodies in the way!
2'
This has the potential to be one of the games of the season in Spain. Atletico Madrid have the title in their sights while Real Madrid would stand a chance of a comeback with a win here.
1st Half
1'
The Madrid derby is under way! It's Atletico Madrid against Real Madrid in this La Liga fixture!
15:14
Okay, here we go. We are about to get under way at the Wands Metropolitano. Kick off is just moments away.
15:13
15:12
It looks to be a pleasant afternoon in the Spanish capital. This could be a season-defining match in La Liga!
15:11
Not long until kick off at the Wanda Metropolitano. Atletico Madrid are without a win in their last NINE league derbies!
15:10
15:05
I'm Graham Ruthven and you can catch me on Twitter ahead of the match to let me know your thoughts. Who do you see as favourites for this Madrid derby? Tweet me - @grahamruthven!
15:00
There is plenty on the line for both teams this afternoon. An Atletico Madrid win would edge them closer to the title while a Real Madrid win would narrow the gap to just two points.
14:55
14:50
Benzema starts for Real Madrid! The French forward makes the lineup for the away side. Zidane relies on Benzema to lead the line and they have missed him in recent weeks.
14:45
Trippier starts! The England international is available following his 10-match ban due to betting and he's straight back in the Atletico Madrid starting lineup for this afternoon's derby!
14:40
14:35
TEAM NEWS: Atletico Madrid - Oblak, Trippier, Savic, Felipe, Hermoso, Carrasco, Llorente, Koke, Lemar, Correa, Suarez. /// Real Madrid - Courtois, Vazquez, Varane, Nacho, Mendy, Kroos, Casemiro, Modric, Rodrygo, Benzema, Asensio.