The build-up to the Bernabeu clash has been overshadowed by fractious exchanges between Madrid and La Liga and the RFEF over officials

Real Madrid look to extend their La Liga winning run to five matches today when they head to Catalunya to clash with relegation candidates Espanyol. This browser is not supported, please use a different one or install the app Currently sitting atop the table with a four-point cushion over rivals Atlético de Madrid at the time of writing and a further seven-point lead over Barcelona,

Los Blancos were beaten 1-0 at relegation-battling Espanyol on Feb 1 and subsequently sent a furious letter to the Spanish football federation. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Madrid will host a derby soccer game on Saturday night as Real Madrid welcome Atlético Madrid in La Liga with a number of injury and suspensions impacting team news.

First place in La Liga is on the line when Real Madrid take on Atlético Madrid in the highly anticipated second Madrid derby of the season. After stumbling against Espanyol last weekend, Real Madrid come into the Madrid derby just one point above Atlético Madrid in the La Liga standings.

A heated Madrid Derby saw refereeing decisions take center stage, with Simeone and Real Madrid fueling the controversy. Is officiating overshadowing Spanish football?