Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos set to return from injury as Antoine Griezmann also declared fit
Zinedine Zidane's stars were all smiles as they look to remain unbeaten at the top of La Liga
REAL MADRID stars looked like a side unbeaten at the top of La Liga as they were snapped laughing and joking in the final training session before their fierce derby clash against Atletico.
Zinedine Zidane's side, who are six points clear of their rivals, looked in relaxed mood as the Frenchman welcomes back key players from injury.
Striker Karim Benzema and defender Sergio Ramos are both expected to be fit having recently been sidelined with injuries but tough tackling midfielder Casemeiro will miss out.
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Alvaro Morata is also on the treatment table after picking up a hamstring injury playing for Spain over the weekend.
However the gaffer may need to think of a way to combat Atletico's Antoine Griezmann who has been declared fit to feature against the Champions League winners.
The forward, who has six league goals, was a major doubt after picking up a knock on his foot for France but has shown no signs of discomfort in training throughout the week.
And Zidane has welcomed the news that the 25-year-old is available.
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In his press conference he said: "For me, it is good to be ready to play tomorrow.
"I'll never wish that a player is injured on the opposing team. He is simply an important player for Atletico and I'm happy for him."
Real have not won at the Vincente Calderon since 2013 and it will be their final opportunity to claim all three points at Atletico's stadium before they move to a new 67,000-capacity La Peineta stadium in the summer.