Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Both sides have had a number of chances to score. (Source: Reuters)
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Highlights: Real Madrid had a strong start to the season despite star player Cristiano Ronaldo and coach Zinedine Zidane’s departure. However, the Champions League winners struggled against Sevilla, who defeated them 3-0 in their last La Liga fixture. With Barcelona drawing their league match against Athletic Bilbao earlier on Saturday, Julen Lopetegui’s side have a chance to go up when they face city rivals Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night. Meanwhile, Diego Simeone’s side will also be hoping to move to the top for the first time this season. Read More
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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Highlights:
02:06 (IST)30 Sep 2018
FULL TIME! Real Madrid 0-0 Atletico Madrid
...it is sent to the far post and headed out. Referee blows the whistle, goalless draw. Once again, Real and Barca end up with the same result.
02:04 (IST)30 Sep 2018
91 mins
Welcome to La Liga Vinicius, says Correa as he cynically takes him down. Real Madrid wins a free kick, Kroos standing over it.....
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Vinicius Junior comes on for Karim Benzema. That is a debut for the Brazilian teenager.
01:59 (IST)30 Sep 2018
86 mins
Atletico break with Griezmann but the Frenchman also ends the counter attack when he passes the ball into thin air seemingly.
01:57 (IST)30 Sep 2018
83 mins
Lucas Vazquez comes on for Luka Modric, Fifa THE BEST player in the world. It is all about Real attacking and Atleti defending now.
01:50 (IST)30 Sep 2018
77 mins
Modric plays in Carvajal as Atletico put six players inside the box. Carvajal's shot is punched away by the towering Oblak.
01:48 (IST)30 Sep 2018
76 mins
Asensio in space down the right. He is covered by Godin and as he tries to make a pass inside to Benzema, the Uruguayan blocks it.
01:38 (IST)30 Sep 2018
65 mins
Benzema makes his way into the box and then plays in Asensio who is in space and completely free in the box. Oblak anticipates that pass and blocks Asensio's shot. Spectacular goalkeeping there.
01:36 (IST)30 Sep 2018
60 mins
Casemiro took that free kick and shot it wide. Modric then takes a shot from 25 yards out and it goes wide. Real Madrid seem to have forgotten the art of keeping shots on target.
01:31 (IST)30 Sep 2018
58 mins
Benzema was taken down inside the box by Gimenez but the referee doesn't give a penalty. Seconds later, Real get a free kick when Ceballos is brought down. Kroos and Casemiro standing over it.
01:27 (IST)30 Sep 2018
53 mins
Gareth Bale was taken off at half-time for Dani Ceballos. Casemiro got an early chance and drilled a shot straight at the cross bar. Real have started this half well.
01:06 (IST)30 Sep 2018
HALF TIME! Real Madrid 0-0 Atletico Madrid
Goalkeepers keep it goalless. But it has to be said that Jan Oblak almost gifted a goal to Real Madrid. Asensio casually jogging towards him as he seemingly was getting ready to boot the ball upfield but he inexplicably shoots it straight to the midfielder. The ball richochets off Asensio's left foot and, thankfully for Atletico, straight back into Oblak's hands.
01:03 (IST)30 Sep 2018
41 mins
Diego Costa races towards the box with the ball on his feet. He takes the shot but Courtois saves again. He has been Real's best player in this half.
00:50 (IST)30 Sep 2018
32 mins
Yellow for Dani Carvajal as he fouls Koke while trying to win the ball back from him. A bit of a shouting match ensues between players from both sides in the wake of that.
00:48 (IST)30 Sep 2018
23 mins
Saul with an effort from outside the box, saved by Courtois who has been keeping Real in the game so far.
00:38 (IST)30 Sep 2018
20 mins
Two big chances on both sides of the pitch. First Griezmann is played in and he has only Courtois to beat. But that is enough really, as Courtois spreads himself and prevents Griezmann's chip from going past him. And then, Bale shoots across the face of goal from a tough angle off a Real free kick.
00:33 (IST)30 Sep 2018
10 mins
Sergio Ramos is left on the ground with a bloodied face while defending a corner. Goalless the first 10 despite both sides getting chances.
00:17 (IST)30 Sep 2018
Luka Modric displays his Player of the award
Alongwith Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane and Marcelo who were all included in the World XI. And then we kick off with Real Madrid attacking from left to right.
00:04 (IST)30 Sep 2018
Barca's loss is Madrid's gain
La Liga champions Barcelona's domestic struggles continued as they dropped points for the third game in a row. This is a perfect chance for both Madrid teams to capitalise on their struggling run and take/share top spot.
23:35 (IST)29 Sep 2018
Atletico Madrid Line-up
Here are the starting XI for visitors Atletico Madrid:
23:30 (IST)29 Sep 2018
Real Madrid Line-up
The team's Line-ups are out. With Isco and Marcelo recovering from injuries, this was the expected squad. Here are the Playing XI for Real Madrid:
23:27 (IST)29 Sep 2018
Madrid Derby Live coverage
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Spanish season's first Madrid derby taking place at the Santiago Bernabeu. Atletico hasn't lost in five league games at the Bernabeu, winning three and drawing the last two. Can they maintain their unbeaten run at Real's home?
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Highlights: Real Madrid's Luka Modric, Sergio Ramos and Gareth Bale during the warm up before the match. (Source: Reuters)
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Highlights: Atletico Madrid visit the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Saturday with a chance to overcome Real Madrid and move to the top of the league standings for the first time this season. Atletico already got the best of Real Madrid the first time the teams met this season. The Europa League champion was a 4-2 winner in extra time in the UEFA Super Cup final in August. Atletico hasn't lost in five league games at the Bernabeu, winning three and drawing the last two.
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...it is sent to the far post and headed out. Referee blows the whistle, goalless draw. Once again, Real and Barca end up with the same result.
Welcome to La Liga Vinicius, says Correa as he cynically takes him down. Real Madrid wins a free kick, Kroos standing over it.....
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Vinicius Junior comes on for Karim Benzema. That is a debut for the Brazilian teenager.
Atletico break with Griezmann but the Frenchman also ends the counter attack when he passes the ball into thin air seemingly.
Lucas Vazquez comes on for Luka Modric, Fifa THE BEST player in the world. It is all about Real attacking and Atleti defending now.
Modric plays in Carvajal as Atletico put six players inside the box. Carvajal's shot is punched away by the towering Oblak.
Asensio in space down the right. He is covered by Godin and as he tries to make a pass inside to Benzema, the Uruguayan blocks it.
Benzema makes his way into the box and then plays in Asensio who is in space and completely free in the box. Oblak anticipates that pass and blocks Asensio's shot. Spectacular goalkeeping there.
Casemiro took that free kick and shot it wide. Modric then takes a shot from 25 yards out and it goes wide. Real Madrid seem to have forgotten the art of keeping shots on target.
Benzema was taken down inside the box by Gimenez but the referee doesn't give a penalty. Seconds later, Real get a free kick when Ceballos is brought down. Kroos and Casemiro standing over it.
Gareth Bale was taken off at half-time for Dani Ceballos. Casemiro got an early chance and drilled a shot straight at the cross bar. Real have started this half well.
Goalkeepers keep it goalless. But it has to be said that Jan Oblak almost gifted a goal to Real Madrid. Asensio casually jogging towards him as he seemingly was getting ready to boot the ball upfield but he inexplicably shoots it straight to the midfielder. The ball richochets off Asensio's left foot and, thankfully for Atletico, straight back into Oblak's hands.
Diego Costa races towards the box with the ball on his feet. He takes the shot but Courtois saves again. He has been Real's best player in this half.
Yellow for Dani Carvajal as he fouls Koke while trying to win the ball back from him. A bit of a shouting match ensues between players from both sides in the wake of that.
Saul with an effort from outside the box, saved by Courtois who has been keeping Real in the game so far.
Two big chances on both sides of the pitch. First Griezmann is played in and he has only Courtois to beat. But that is enough really, as Courtois spreads himself and prevents Griezmann's chip from going past him. And then, Bale shoots across the face of goal from a tough angle off a Real free kick.
Sergio Ramos is left on the ground with a bloodied face while defending a corner. Goalless the first 10 despite both sides getting chances.
Alongwith Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane and Marcelo who were all included in the World XI. And then we kick off with Real Madrid attacking from left to right.
La Liga champions Barcelona's domestic struggles continued as they dropped points for the third game in a row. This is a perfect chance for both Madrid teams to capitalise on their struggling run and take/share top spot.
Here are the starting XI for visitors Atletico Madrid:
The team's Line-ups are out. With Isco and Marcelo recovering from injuries, this was the expected squad. Here are the Playing XI for Real Madrid:
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Spanish season's first Madrid derby taking place at the Santiago Bernabeu. Atletico hasn't lost in five league games at the Bernabeu, winning three and drawing the last two. Can they maintain their unbeaten run at Real's home?