Mourinho and Simeone renew rivalry in Madrid derby after more than a decade
Summary
Jose Mourinho and Diego Simeone will face each other again in the Madrid derby when Atletico Madrid hosts Real Madrid. This will be their first meeting as opposing managers in this derby in over ten years. Both teams are competing for top positions in La Liga, with Real Madrid focusing on improving match control and Atletico recently winning two games after defeats.Key Facts
- Mourinho and Simeone have not met as rival managers in a Madrid derby since 2013 and last faced each other in 2014 when Mourinho was Chelsea's coach.
- Mourinho has won three of their six previous matches, Simeone won the 2013 Copa del Rey derby with Atletico.
- Real Madrid is currently second in La Liga with 15 points; Atletico Madrid is fourth with 13 points.
- Barcelona leads the league with 21 points after seven matches.
- Real Madrid recently won 3-2 against Elche with a late goal in the 91st minute.
- Atletico Madrid responded to two losses by winning 3-0 against Real Sociedad and 4-0 against Osasuna.
- Real Madrid has had poor recent results playing away at Atletico’s stadium, winning only twice in the last 11 visits.
- Both coaches emphasize adapting their tactics to the players they have instead of sticking to a fixed style.
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