Mourinho and Simeone Clash Again in Madrid Derby
The La Liga match on Sunday between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium will reignite the rivalry between managers Diego Simeone and Jose Mourinho after more than a decade. Their first encounter as rival managers occurred in 2012 when Mourinho, then coaching Real Madrid, led his team to a 4-1 victory at Atletico's former home, the Vicente Calderon Stadium.
Mourinho has won all three Madrid derbies against Simeone, while Simeone's only victory over Real came in the 2013 Copa del Rey final. Currently, Real Madrid sits in second place in La Liga, six points clear of Barcelona, having won five of their six matches, with their last match ending in a 3-2 victory against Elche.
Atletico Madrid, in fourth place, trails Real by two points, having recorded four wins, one draw, and one loss so far this season.
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