Real Madrid are set to welcome back James Rodriguez, Gareth Bale and Sergio Ramos from their injury layoffs ahead of Sunday’s clash against Atletico Madrid, according to Madrid-based daily AS.
The trio have been out due to injury concerns and are expected to be fit for the Madrid derby due to be played at the Vicente Calderon on Sunday.
In the last season’s corresponding fixture, Diego Simeone’s men hammered the visitors 4-0.
Real Madrid played out a scoreless draw against Malaga in their last league outing and are scheduled to play Malmo in a Champions League group stage match on Wednesday.
Atletico Madrid meanwhile succumbed to a 1-0 loss at the hands of Villarreal on Saturday and will be up against Portuguese giants Benfica on Wednesday in their European Cup group game.
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Rafael Benitez’s side are occupying third spot in La Liga with 14 points from their six games, while Simeone’s men are fifth with 12 points.
And the Madrid derby will be a crucial fixture for the fortunes of the two sides in the early part of the season.
