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Real, Atletico face La Liga title race derbies amid CL tussle
Gulf Today
|March 08, 2025
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are locked in a Champions League battle but must first turn their attention to two other derby clashes in La Liga this weekend before they can settle it.
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With leaders Barcelona in action on Saturday against Osasuna, the capital clubs both face tough games as they try to keep up with the pace in the tightest of title races.
Champions Real Madrid welcome high-flying Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, right after Diego Simeone’s Atletico visit Getafe.
Los Blancos have England midfielder Jude Bellingham back from suspension but are concerned about Kylian Mbappe’s last two performances.
This story is from the March 08, 2025 edition of Gulf Today.
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