Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid: Lineups

While Real Madrid's European and Copa del Rey success saw them slump to third in La Liga, Modric also showed his creative side with another goal and six assists in the domestic division. Squawka highlights his ability to carve open opportunities:.

For the first time since last season's Champions League final, Real Madrid meets Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the 2014 Spanish Super Cup. This two-leg affair pits the defending La Liga champion, Atléti against the current 

Manchester United are considering an offer from Real Madrid to take Uruguayan defender Guillermo Varela on loan for the 2014/15 campaign with a view to a permanent transfer. TalkSPORT cites reports in the Italian press which suggest the 21-year-old 

Cristiano Ronaldo is out of the Real Madrid lineup to face Atlético Madrid on Friday, and unsurprisingly so. He left the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Tuesday and is probably in need of some rest before Madrid get to more important games.

Raúl García's late equaliser for Atlético cancels out James Rodriguez's opener for Real Madrid in Spanish Super Cup first leg.