Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has vowed that his players will sacrifice everything to beat Real Madrid in today’s La Liga clash at the Metropolitano.

Recall that Los Blancos have made a perfect start in the Spanish top flight with six wins in a row. But Atletico have been a tough obstacle for them, with Real winless in the last five LaLiga derbies.

Atletico’s form in the league stands in stark contrast to Real Madrid’s, as Simeone’s side have picked up nine points from six matches, winning only two games so far.

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Ahead of the game, Simeone expressed his team’s motivation to defeat Real Madrid in a chat with the club’s website.

“I don’t dwell on the past, I live in the present. (Real) Madrid have improved their team play, they attack well positionally and the coach (Xabi Alonso) has worked on their defence, getting them to press higher up the pitch, which is why they’ve won all their games.

“We are just focusing on preparing for the match and ending this run of four matches in nine days, being close to the players, who have to make a huge effort, with only three days’ rest.

“The effort will depend on the mind, on sacrifice.”