5 reasons why Real Madrid will destroy Atletico Madrid tonight

#5 Los Blancos will be the hungrier side

Real Madrid v Las Palmas - La Liga

Derby matches are always isolationist in nature, what with phrases like 'form goes out of the window' being bandied about. However, what's gone unnoticed is the fixture list of these two sides. While Real Madrid are in a bit of a bother in their UEFA Champions League group, Atletico's situation is far worse - so they may have an eye on the midweek fixture to come.

However, even if both teams are focussed, it is Real Madrid who will be eyeing this match as pivotal, as their Liga ambitions are greater, with greater pressure on Zinedine Zidane's shoulders.

Atletico's poor form has been acknowledged but has gone a bit under the radar. Madrid meanwhile, have faced such a barrage of criticism that the players, who know what it takes to be champions, will be extremely hungry to put things right.