Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and PreviewDavid Ramos/Getty ImagesIt is one of the passionately contested derby matches in world football, but when the prize is a place in the Copa del Rey final potentially against Barcelona, the stakes are increased further. For the first time in many years, Atletico Madrid have climbed above the traditional superpowers of La Liga and sit three points clear atop the league. This is the first time they have led the division since 1995-1996, per BBC Sport, when they completed a historic domestic double.
Real have already lost at home to Atletico this season, being felled 1-0 by Diego Costa's 11th-minute strike. The King's Cup is an opportunity for Ronaldo, Bale and Co. to put Atletico back in their place as the poor men of the city. Andres Kudacki/Associated PressHowever, Simeone's men are on a crest of a wave and will not fear a match at the Bernabeu. Their progression has been rapid under the Argentine manager, and they have a real chance of trophy success this year. Simeone said of his team and the returning Brazilian international Diego in his pre-match press conference: We have the players to compete, Diego's arrival will give us what you saw tonight, A player with attacking ability, personality, aggression in his play.
Real Madrid currently sit in third place in Spain, in the uncomfortable position of having to look up to their poorer neighbours. When: Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 2 p. m. EST (7 p. GMT)Where: Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain. Watch: Sky Sports 2 / Sky Sports 2 HD / Sky GoKey Storylines:With the world witnessing the rare event of a Cristiano Ronaldo sending off, per The Guardian, and Atletico's return of former golden boy Diego on loan until the end of the season, per Sky Sports, the next installment of Madrid grudge matches promises to be the most intriguing in many years. Atletico boss Diego Simeone has fashioned his team into a hardworking and skillful unit, fit to take on anyone in the country, as their league position proves.
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Date, Time, and TV Channel in the US to watch the 2022-2023 La LigaLa LigaReal Madrid take on Atletico Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid for the 2022-2023 La Liga. Read here to check out when, where, and how to watch this game in the US. Manchester City vs Arsenal: Probable lineups for 2022-2023 FA CupJuarez vs Chivas: Date, Time and TV Channel to watch or live stream free Liga MX Clausura 2023 in the US© Angel Martinez/Getty ImagesVinicius JrReal Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in the 2022-2023 La Liga. This game will take place at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid. The home team is ready to win another game at home. Here is all the detailed information about this 2022-2023 La Liga game including the date, time, TV Channel, Live Stream and location. Real Madrid are in the second spot of La Liga's table with 41 points, that leaves them only three points behind the first spot.