Atletico Madrid Coach, Quique Sanchez Flores: Forlan Too Good For Three
Quique Sanchez Flores’ belief in Diego Forlan is remarkably enormous, and why so? Because Diego Forlan hasn’t scored for Atletico Madrid in his last 10 outings, but ahead of El Derbi, the manager still trust the potential of the Uruguayan who clinched the 2010 World Cup Golden Ball Award. Going further in a statement to Canal+ in which he avowed his confidence in Diego Forlan, the Atletico coach even tipped the striker to break his poor goal scoring run in total fashion as he explained:
“I’ve got no doubt in Forlan. If there’s any player who can score a hat-trick in any game, and even in Sunday’s derby game, then it has to be Diego Forlan. Remember that this is a year where he’s been good enough to win the Gold Ball.”
Real Madrid Winger, Cristiano Ronaldo: It’s A Must-Win Match!
Well, if Real Madrid want to win La Liga this year, they certainly have to think of winning each match they play since their incredible 97-points record last season explained that their best was not enough. Cristiano Ronaldo is up and ready for Sunday’s crucial match against Atletico Madrid, and he shared his thoughts with fans as he spoke to Marca TV:
“We know it’s a tough game and one that will be against a good team. But we are at home, and we have to know that it’s a must-win match.”
Atletico Madrid Coach, Quique Sanchez Flores: Jose Mourinho’s My Kind Of 
Man!
Like Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho is the kind of manager that can scare coaches with mind games. However, this trap is not something in which Quique Sanchez Flores wants to fall. The Atletico Madrid manager will take his side to the Santiago Bernabeu for a tough match. Just as Canal+ quoted the boss as saying, Quique Sanchez Flores is not ashamed of praising his opposite number, the “Special One”:
“I like Mourinho. I’ve always said that he’s got something special. He’s the kind of coach that leaves a major mark on his team so that they can respond as he wants them too.”
“Then emulate Mou on Sunday”, an Atletico Madrid fan may tell the team’s coach... Well, Quique Sanchez Flores led his side to victory against Mourinho's former team, Inter Milan, in the European Super Cup earlier this year.
Can he triumph against the 'Special One's current team, Real Madrid', this time?
Atletico Madrid Defender, Alvaro Dominguez: Great Cristiano Ronaldo Not Unstoppable
Alvaro Domiguez is one of those who view Cristiano Ronaldo as a great player. However, his admiration for the superstar (who scored 13 goals last month) has a limit. The Atletico Madrid defender is certain that there’s a way to deal against Cristiano Ronaldo as his side prepare for Sunday's crunch derby at the Bernabeu.
“He is a very good player and he is very complete too,” Alvaro Domiguez told reporters ahead of Sunday’s Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid derby match in La Liga.
“But, it won’t be about one player. I also have 10 team mates who can stop him.”
Have Dominguez and company thought about a Plan B if needed?
Atletico Madrid Striker, Sergio Aguero: The Time Has Come… Maybe!
When will Atletico Madrid fans celebrate a victory for their team against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu? Not only on paper, but also in terms of history, Los Colchoneros aren’t favorites to defeat Los Blancos on Sunday night. However, Sergio Aguero has a feeling that this weekend could mark something importantly and positively different for Atletico Madrid against their local rivals. The Argentine forward told radio station Cadena COPE:
“We’ve got a good team. We’ve got a team that should win at Madrid one of these days. Hopefully, it will be this year.”
Real Madrid 
Keeper, Iker Casillas: Just Wondering How That Record Could Be!
Can you believe that it’s been 11 years since Atletico Madrid last defeated their local rivals Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu? Spanish giants goalkeeper Iker Casillas isn’t less surprised about this record than any other fan could be.
“Honestly, I don’t know why Atletico haven’t beaten us in 11 years. I remember that the last time it did happen, I played in the match. My wish is that this streak continues for another year.”
Will Real Madrid hold on to their record against their foes at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday? Atletico Madrid will prefer to drive fear away, bearing in mind that everything surely has an end.
