[Saba Sports News] In the Madrid Derby in the eighth round of the new La Liga season, Real Madrid took on Atletico Madrid in front of a crowd of 70,112. In the first half, both sides attacked and defended each other, but failed to score. Vinicius Junior set up Eder Militao to break the stalemate in the second half, however Angel Correa equalized for Atletico in stoppage time. In the end, Real Madrid’s five-game winning streak in all competitions was snapped with a 1-1 draw at Atletico Madrid, leaving them in second place on 18 points, three behind leaders Barcelona.
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After the first seven rounds of matches, Barcelona lead the standings with all wins, Real Madrid are second on 17 points and Atletico are third on 15 points. The two teams in this round of direct contact, who do not want to lose, otherwise will be Barcelona opened a larger point difference.
Statistics show that Real Madrid has been unbeaten in 39 rounds across the season, becoming the second most unbeaten team in La Liga. Coincidentally, Real Madrid’s last league loss was in the sixth round of La Liga last season, also away to Atletico, which became the battle of Real Madrid’s revenge.
In this round of matches, Real Madrid travel to Atletico, Kylian Mbappe is absent due to injury, coach Carlo Ancelotti (442) formation, Rodrygo and Vinicius form a double forward, Atletico sent Antoine Griezmann, Alexander Sørloth and German Valera to form a trident.