Atletico Madrid are on a collision course with The League on his derby encounter with Real Madrid.
La Liga has confirmed the dates for the rest of September, with a full round of midweek action ahead of Atletico Madrid hosting their city rivals on Sunday 29 September at 21:00 local time.
Before the derby game, Real Madrid hosts Alaves Five days earlier, with a local kick at 21:00 against the Basque side.
In contrast, Atletico Madrid have two days less to prepare for their city clash, with Los Rojiblancos on the road to Celta Vigo on Thursday, September 26.
What gives By Diego Simeone the team is at a disadvantage in preparation and both teams are in UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday, October 2 with Real Madrid at Lille and Atletico Madrid on the road at Benfica.
Atletico Madrid have a strong home derby record against Real Madrid with just one defeat in their last five games against their foes at the Estadio Metrpolitano.
