On Sunday evening, in the final game before the March international break, Real Madrid will face rivals Atletico Madrid in the capital's biggest derby. 

Safe to say, this is a must-win game ahead of the final run-in after the break. So, what can we expect from our neighbours? 

It has been a so-so season for Diego Simeone's side so far, as they sit in third place in La Liga, but a whole 13 points off the top, and nine points behind Real Madrid. 

However, they have had more success in other competitions. They have reached their first Copa del Rey final in over a decade, and are in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, after progressing past Tottenham Hotspur in the round of 16. 

There are many players on this team who can hurt Los Blancos. After a poor few months, Julian Alvarez has been back to his best over the last six weeks. The 26-year-old scored and assisted against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, and scored three goals whilst providing two assists over the two legs against Spurs. 

Norwegian international Alexander Sorloth is the team's top scorer in La Liga with 10 goals, despite starting just 17 games. He scored a header in the reverse fixture at the Wanda Metropolitano. 

There are other very lively attackers who can be harmful on Sunday. Giuliano Simeone, son of, is a serious outlet down the right-hand side, looking to get in behind at every opportunity - likewise with compatriot Nico Gonzalez on the left wing. 

The more technical option is Antoine Griezmann, who also scored in the reverse fixture. He does not play as much anymore, but could make an impact off the bench in the second half. 

However, despite their very good attacking options, Atletico struggle at the back. Although they progressed past Spurs, they conceded five goals over the two legs to a side that has seriously struggled this season. 

To make things even more difficult for them, Jan Oblak, who often saves the team, is set to miss the game, helping to offset the loss of Thibaut Courtois. Juan Musso has deputised well in the last few games, but is certainly not on the same level as the Slovenian. 

Potential Atletico XI: Musso; Molina, Le Normand, Hancko; Ruggeri; Simeone, Llorente, Cardoso, Lookman; Alvarez, Sorloth. 

Huge game. Must win. Let's see. 

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