Mourinho and Simeone Renew Rivalry in Madrid Derby
· Sports · BBC Sport
Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday, marking the first meeting between managers Jose Mourinho and Diego Simeone in over a decade. The two last faced each other in 2014 when Mourinho's Chelsea side was knocked out of the Champions League by Atletico. Real Madrid enter the match second in La Liga with 15 points from six games, while Atletico sit fourth with 13 points. Barcelona currently lead the table with 21 points, leaving Real six points behind if they lose. Atletico head into the fixture following consecutive victories over Real Sociedad and Osasuna, while Real defeated Elche 3-2 in their last outing.
Why it matters
The match carries significant implications for the top of the La Liga table as Real Madrid trail league leaders Barcelona and face a resurgent Atletico Madrid under Diego Simeone.
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