Real Madrid to face Atletico Madrid in La Liga match

Real Madrid Host Rivals Atletico at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday

Real Madrid will host Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in La Liga on Sunday, March 22, as they aim to maintain their position in the league standings. The match is significant, as Barcelona currently leads Real Madrid by four points.

Atletico Madrid has already secured a top-four spot in La Liga, with a seven-point lead over fifth-place Real Betis. They will face Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final and have also advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals after defeating Tottenham Hotspur.

Real Madrid’s recent performance in the Champions League has been impressive, as they defeated Manchester City 2-1 at Etihad Stadium to complete a 5-1 aggregate victory. Vinicius Jr. scored twice for Real Madrid, including the winning goal in the 93rd minute of the second leg.

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have a history of competition, with Atletico having beaten Real Madrid 5-2 in their first league meeting at Metropolitano Stadium in September. However, Real Madrid will be seeking revenge for that loss.

The match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid is scheduled to take place at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Sunday at 9pm GMT. The live text commentary stream will be available from 17:00 GMT, providing fans with a comprehensive experience of the match.

Source: Al Jazeera