Real Madrid Faces Atlético in La Liga Derby

Real Madrid aims to extend its unbeaten La Liga streak to 40 games when they face Atlético Madrid on September 29, despite the absence of star forward Kylian Mbappé due to injury. Currently sitting second in the league with 17 points, Real Madrid cannot afford to fall further behind leaders Barcelona. The club has struggled offensively, scoring only three first-half goals this season, which could play into Atlético's hands as they look to capitalize on late-game opportunities. Historically, Real Madrid has a strong head-to-head advantage over Atlético, winning 116 out of 236 encounters. In related news, both Real Madrid Women and Juventus Women have drawn into challenging groups for the UEFA Women’s Champions League, facing tough opponents such as Chelsea and Bayern Munich, respectively. Additionally, Lucas Vázquez's future remains uncertain as his contract expires next summer, raising questions about his potential departure after a long tenure with the club.