Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are set to lock horns in a top of the table Madrid derby on Saturday, February 8. Los Blancos are leading the title race with 49

Kylian Mbappé and Madrid sit one point ahead of Atlético at the top of the LaLiga standings ahead of the showdown at Real's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The two clubs played to a 1-1 draw in their last meeting on Sept. 29, 2024. Coverage begins Saturday at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.

Despite sitting top of LaLiga, reigning champions Real Madrid may feel like they have a lot to prove when they host Atletico Madrid on Saturday with their in-form city rivals eager to seize the momentum in the title race and leapfrog them in the table.

Spanish league president Javier Tebas has lashed out at Real Madrid. He says the club leadership has “lost its mind” for accusing Spain’s referees of being biased against the defending champion.

Real Madrid's complaints about refereeing have created an even tenser atmosphere than usual around their crunch LaLiga derby clash with Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Atlético Madrid have mocked Real Madrid in a social media post ahead of Saturday's Madrid derby in response to Real's pressure tactics directed at officials.

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in their second derby of the season with the Liga lead on the line and the focus on refereeing. Real Madrid has spent the days ahead of Saturday's match complaining of mistakes against the club.

Atlético Madrid star Robin Le Normand has this week sent something of a warning the way of Real Madrid.This, of course, comes as the two sides prepare to lock horns for the latest time this coming

Atletico Madrid have trolled Real Madrid ahead of the showdown between the city rivals in La Liga this weekend.