One Win In Five Games, Real Madrid Aim To Get La Liga Title Challenge Back On Track

lReal Madrid and Atletico Madrid are engaged in a fierce Champions League contest but must first focus on two challenging derby matches in La Liga this weekend before resuming their European battle. With league leaders Barcelona set to face Osasuna on Saturday, both Madrid clubs have tough fixtures as they strive to stay competitive in an incredibly tight title race. Defending champions Real Madrid will host an in-form Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, immediately following Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid clash with Getafe.

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Real Madrid Mbappe’s Form and Fitness Concerns

After a slow start, the French superstar reached the sublime level everyone expected of him but failed to score against Real Betis last weekend and in the Champions League last-16 first-leg win over Atletico on Tuesday. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed that a tooth issue affected Mbappe’s conditioning. “He has no physical problems, but he hasn’t trained much because his toothache prevented him,” said the Italian coach after Madrid’s 2-1 win against Atletico.

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Getafe’s Battle for Survival vs. Atletico’s Challenge

Barcelona won 1-0 against Iñigo Pérez’s side in February, but Pérez’s team created enough chances to deserve more, proving they can compete with the league’s top teams. In contrast, Getafe fight to avoid relegation, sitting 14th and just six points above the drop zone. However, every team expects a tough challenge when visiting the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. José Bordalás’ relentless squad seek revenge against Atletico after Atletico crushed them 5-0 in the Copa del Rey in February.

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Simeone Prioritizes Getafe Clash Over Champions League

With a deep squad, the coach may start players like Alexander Sorloth, Angel Correa, and Conor Gallagher. As always, Atletico coach Simeone emphasizes focusing on the Getafe match rather than the second leg at the Metropolitano stadium. “We are fully focused on Getafe, without a doubt—starting Sunday, we will think about this tie,” said Simeone. “Sunday’s match against Getafe will be tough, and we are concentrating on that.”

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