Athletico, Real Set for Tight Derbyclash

There promises to be tension and plenty of controversy when Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid kick off the weekend in the Vicente Calderon Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The two sides clash for the sixth time this season and if previous encounters this season are anything to go by, it could be a difficult afternoon for the referee, but also for Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Ancelotti's side cross Madrid with a seven point lead over their neighbors in the BBVA Primera Liga, knowing that victory will leave Atletico trailing in their wake.
However, Ancelotti also knows his side have failed to beat their neighbors in five games this season and he is also missing experienced players for the game due to a mix of injury and suspensions, with Marcelo sanctioned by the Spanish FA (RFEF) after seeing his fifth booking of the season.
Meanwhile James Rodriguez will be out of action for two months after undergoing an operation on a broken metatarsal bone in his right foot on Thursday; central defenders, Sergio Ramos (hamstring) and Pepe (rib) are also out of action and Fabio Coentrao also has a muscle problem.
Those absences will see Ancelotti bring Cristiano Ronaldo, who is available after suspension, back for James, while Alvaro Arbeloa will play at left back and the adaptable Nacho Fernandez will play alongside Rafael Varene in central defense.