Real Madrid CF 0 vs 0 Atletico Madrid - Pre Match … - Just a reminder that the other semi-final between Barcelona and Real Sociedad kicks- off after the conclusion of this match. … - There are just over five minutes until kick-off in Madrid and unsurprisingly there is a superb atmosphere inside the stadium. This has the potential to go down as a classic Copa Del Rey encounter. … - With a number of their players impressing this season, it is no surprise that other clubs are looking at Atletico stars as potential transfer targets. Diego Costa has been linked with no end of clubs while Thibaut Courtois has also been linked with both Real and Barcelona if there is no place for him at parent club Chelsea. His father, however, has revealed today that the Catalan side are yet to make a bid for the Belgium goalkeeper. … - Local derbies between these two sides are usually hard fought encounters, and the fact that this match forms the first leg of a semi-final gives it even more edge. After seeing his petulant side come out at the weekend, dont be surprised to see the Atletico players looking to wind up the man who is celebrating his 29th birthday today. … - Atletico are boosted by the return to fitness of Arda Turan just as David Villa is ruled out through injury while Diego is handed a starting berth after starring as a substitute against Sociedad. Filipe Luis remains injured, meaning Emiliano Insua is again selected at left-back. … - Unsurprisingly after todays news Ronaldo takes his place in the Real line-up while Iker Casillas takes his place in goal, as he has done in all of Los Blancos cup matches so far this season. Despite returning to training this week, there is no place for Gareth Bale in the matchday squad. … - Atletico Madrid: Courtois; Juanfran, Miranda, Godin, Insua; Gabi, Koke; Garcia, Diego, Turan; Costa. … - Real Madrid: Casillas; Arbeloa, Ramos, Pepe, Coentrao; Alonso, Modric; Di Maria, Jese, Ronaldo; Benzema. … - Before we go any further, the two teams are in ahead of kick-off... … - Atletico, meanwhile, are riding the crest of a wave after going top of La Liga for the first time in 18 years after thrashing Real Sociedad on Sunday. Diego Simeones side continue to defy those who believed they would fall away, and are still on course for what would be an unprecedented treble at the end of the campaign. … - The big news regarding Real today has seen birthday boy Cristiano Ronaldo receive a three-match suspension for his red card against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, though that ban only applies to Primera Liga fixtures. That, of course, means that he is available for selection this evening as well as for the second leg to come. … - Hello and welcome to live coverage of the first leg of the Copa Del Rey semi-final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. The rivals from across the Spanish capital are already embroiled in a battle for La Liga superiority, and now they must face off in an attempt to reach the final of the premier cup competition in Spain. Im Tom Maston and Ill be guiding you through all the action from Santiago Bernabeu.
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