Real have rounded into form in LaLiga over the last few weeks, beginning with their narrow 3-2 triumph over Levante. That performance had flaws despite the victory, and Zinedine Zidane appears to have got a response from his team particularly at the back. They've kept back-to-back clean sheets in their victories over Sevilla and Osasuna. However, they face a test this evening in a hostile atmosphere.
It's the first Madrid derby of the season and it presents a huge opportunity to make a statement for Atletico. Diego Simeone's men had made a strong start to the campaign, but they have pegged back in recent weeks, suffering a defeat at the hands of Real Sociedad and they were held last time out by Celta Vigo.