Atletico Madrid have been hit with a significant setback as defensive stalwart Cesar Azpilicueta faces an extended spell on the sidelines injured.
Real Madrid's Copa del Rey journey came to an abrupt end, succumbing to a 4-2 defeat against rivals Atletico Madrid on Thursday night.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone didn't hold back his sentiments about the Spanish Super Cup being held in Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid staged a stunning comeback against Atletico Madrid to secure a 5-3 extra time victory at Riyadh in a Spanish Super Cup semi-final clash.
Marcos Llorente made an instant impact and restored Atletico Madrid to third spot with a 1-0 win over Sevilla in Saturday's only LaLiga fixture.
Borja Mayoral scored an injury-time penalty as Getafe claimed a dramatic 3-3 draw at 10-man Atletico Madrid.