Real Madrid face Atletico in key La Liga derby as they try to catch Barcelona

MADRID: Real Madrid’s bid to catch Barcelona and win La Liga faces a critical test in the Spanish capital derby this weekend. Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid on Sunday trailing Barcelona by four points with 10 rounds remaining. A win ensures Real stay close to Barcelona or even gain ground on the front-runner if Hansi Flick’s side were to stumble against Rayo Vallecano earlier on the same day. But a Real loss combined with a Barcelona victory would put Barcelona in a strong position to successfully defend their crown.