Atlético Madrid can become the first team to defeat Real Madrid this season, but they must do so after just two full days of rest.
Diego Simeone's side stole three points from Celta Vigo on Thursday thanks to Julián Alvarez's 89th minute winner. Celebrations were cut short, though, with the Madrid derby looming at the weekend.
Despite finishing 19 points behind Real Madrid last season, Atlético Madrid was the only team to hand Carlo Ancelotti's men a loss in La Liga. Los Colchoneros will be eager to repeat history as they welcome Los Blancos to the Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano on Sept. 29.
Real Madrid is on a 39-game unbeaten run in La Liga, but Atlético Madrid has the players and tactics to find success against the defending Spanish and European champions, as long as they execute a winning play style.






