Atlético de Madrid on the trail of the leader

Team News:

- Atlético Madrid: Jackson Martínez (injured) and Gabi (suspended).

- RCD Espanyol: Salva Sevilla and Victor Sanchez (suspended).

Match Facts: 

Atlético de Madrid (2nd, 26 pts):

- Atlético got placed second in the standings last weekend after winning 0-1 at Real Betis. It is now four points behind leaders FC Barcelona, and exceeds the third, Real Madrid, in two points.

- The "Rojiblancos" are the team than least goals has conceded in Liga BBVA with just six. It is the defense that has conceded fewer goals since the arrival of Simeone and aims to try to re-let a clean sheet.

.@Simeone, about the team: “We’re being offensive and creating scoring situations.” #GoAtleti #AtletiEspanyol pic.twitter.com/KBwrolPHG1

— Atleti English (@atletienglish) November 27, 2015

- Last time they lost in the competition was in matchday 6 against Villarreal CF (1-0). Since then, Cholo´s men have added four wins and two draws.

RCD Espanyol (11th, 16 pts):

- Sergio Gonzalez´s returned to winning ways last weekend against Malaga. Thanks to the 2-0 victory, the Catalan team could move up in the table and now are looking to the upper part. 

- "We have to make a perfect match if we want to win at the Vicente Calderon," said Javi López at the press conference.

- Hernan Perez is Espanyol´s star man. Last weekend he scored two goals against Malaga. The Catalan team has in the striker a sure value in its front line. Espanyol´s '17' has already four goals under his belt.

What´s on in Madrid this weekend

Do not leave Madrid without...Knowing the 'Vermutada de otoño' (Autumn´s Vermouth). Vermouth has regained the prominence it deserves in bars and taverns in Madrid and to celebrate it the next 27 and 28 November from 12 to 16 h, Cinzano has organized a 'Vermutada' in one of the most beautiful markets in Madrid. Just to buy any product on some of their posts you can enjoy a vermouth and a "Tapa" to accompany it.

Getting to Vicente Calderón Stadium

Address: Paseo de la Virgen del Puerto, 67, Madrid.
Metro: Line 5. Piramides.
Buses 17, 18, 23, 34, 35, 36, 50, 116, 62, 118 and 119.
Train. Suburban: Piramides.
Stadium location here

Time: 18:15
Stadium: Vicente Calderón
Referee: Vicandi Garrido
TV: Find out where to watch Liga BBVA Matchday 13 in your country.
Hashtag: #ATMvESP
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