Match Report: Atletico Madrid 4-0 Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid were the broken pieces of puzzles.

 

Defensive errors and lack of attacking mind led to stunning defeat.

Real Madrid had just two shots in 90 minutes.

Real Madrid were sent with agony last night with a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of city rivals Atletico Madrid.

Left without Ramos, Marcelo, Pepe and James, Real Madrid didnt get the grip both in attacking and defending.

In a dry pitch that was unwatered, Atletico completely had the possesion and attacking tips. Their defenders was well kept, denying Ronaldo and Benzema and the midfield performed at its highest. The attacking duo was unstoppable throughout the night and Real's back four without Ramos, Pepe and Marcelo seemed useless.

If any credits went to any Madrid player, it was Kroos. He played his natural game with good crosses and passes and with defends all over the park.

Atletico struck their first from a Tiago strike which went easily through Casillas. Casillas was wasteful throughout the night, unable to catch-hold of a ball.

The lead was doubled after four minutes with a fantastic overhead kick from Saul Niguez who was assisted by Griezmann.

The game was then a bit stable but Madrid couldn't get the better of Moya and the defense.

The lead was increased further with Griezmann tapped in a from a Varane error. The defender could have smashed the ball for a corner instead of leaving it for Griezmann.

The last one came from Mandzukic with a poor marking from Nacho and Varane leading the Croatian make a diving header.

With loss, Madrid a point top of Barca if they win over Athletic Bilbao.    

Match Preview: Atletico Madrid - Real Madrid: Los Blancos' look for first win against Rojiblancos'.

 

Carlo Ancelotti will look to get back to winning ways against Diego Simeone.

Cristiano Ronaldo returns tonight after two-match ban.

Real Madrid will look to extend 10 point-lead over La Liga champions in a tough challenge.

Real will miss Sergio Ramos and James Rodriguez, both of them picked injuries last match, alongside other centre-back Pepe who was taken off the last time they met. Marcelo will also miss tonight's game due to suspension.

Marcelo picked up his fifth yellow of the season against Sevilla after a foul on Vilito. Although, Marcelo said he didn't touch latter, his appeal was rejected.

Nacho and Coentrao will start alongside Varane and Carvajal. Isco, Bale, Kroos and Khedira or Illara may be the midfield package.

Ronaldo, who has returned from suspension after picking up a red against Cordoba, and Benzema, who is at good form, must be the possible attacking duo. 

Above lineup will be possible only if the formation is 4-4-2. Bale may turn to right wing if the formation is 4-3-3.

Real had lost three and drew five of their meetings this season, resulting in Supper Copa defeat, Copa del Rey exit and La Liga loss in first meeting.

Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid at Vicente Calderon at Saturday, 16:00 CET.   

James Rodriguez and Sergio Ramos sidelined with injuries.

 

James out for two months, while Ramos set to miss derby clash.

Carlo Ancelotti left with four injured players and one suspended against Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid's summer-signing James Rodriguez and and defender Sergio Ramos was unable to play due to injuries sustained. The duo will be missed against Diego Simeone's men.

Meanwhile, Marcelo has been suspended following a challenge with Vilito. Other option, Fabio Coentrao, is said to be injured according to some reports. Pepe was injured the last time he played against Atletico Madrid.

Madrid must also cope without Luka Modric who was injured for three months back in November.

James Rodriguez successfully completed his surgery and is injured for two months with a broken foot. Sergio Ramos suffered a hamstring injury with just nine minutes into the game against Sevilla.

James Rodriguez scored a stunner against Sevilla but was injured lat in the second half.

However, Real Madrid are set to appeal Marcelo's ban.