The Madrid derby is almost upon us, with Real Madrid heading across the city to face Atletico Madrid away from home on Sunday. It has been a solid start to the season for José Mourinho's men, who have won five of their first six games, only losing once, but that still puts them behind reigning champions Barcelona.
Los Blancos are going to have to remain in solid form to keep up with Barca, and that ramps the pressure up for big games like this, which carry enough pressure already, given the bragging rights at stake.
Last time out, Real Madrid required a stoppage time Carlos Espi goal to defeat Elche, and they know they are going to have to step things up here.
Atletico come into this one after thrashing Osasuna, winning 4-0, and that made it back-to-back wins since their Champions League defeat to Liverpool. Atleti have picked up 13 points from their first six games, putting them two points behind Real Madrid at this still early stage.
Los Colchineros are hoping for a much better season this time around, having disappointed last term, and they are starting to look like a team that is capable of that, looking much sharper over the last couple of weeks in particular.
Ahead of Sunday's game, here we round up all the latest injury news surrounding Real Madrid and Atleti ahead of this huge derby clash.
Pablo Barrios - Out
Barrios has picked up a calf injury that is going to keep him out until after the international break.
Alexander Sorloth - Doubt
Sortloth has a muscular issue that means he is a doubt for this game. A starting spot looks unlikely, be he will be battling to make the squad.
Julian Alvarez - Doubt
Alvarez has been dealing with a muscular overload, and that makes him a doubt for this game. The Argentine will be pushing to get back in time.
Eder Militao - Out
Militao is hoping to return from his long-term hamstring issue after the international break, but he won't be available here.
Rodrygo Goes - Out
Rodrygo is still recovering from his ruptured ACL, and he will not be available likely until December, or perhaps late November if everything goes right.
Ferland Mendy - Out
Mendy is still out with his hamstring issue, and he will not be back until after the international break, expected to return in October.
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