Atletico Madrid Vs Real Madrid: Atletico seek Real revenge in last Calderon derby

Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid for the last time in La Liga at the Vicente Calderon on Saturday with the pain of a second Champions League final defeat in three years to their city rivals still fresh in the memory.

However, both sides have been troubled by severe injury problems with Atletico's top scorer Antoine Griezmann and Real captain Sergio Ramos facing a race against time to be fit.

Real lifted their 11th European Cup on penalties in the last meeting between the teams in May and Atletico are the more desperate side for more reasons than just revenge as Diego Simeone's men lie six points off the leaders at the top of the table.

"There are scars that remain there and that we will never forget," said Atletico captain Gabi.

"They are bitter moments and above all they are hard because of what it meant to all Atletico fans."

Atletico are due to move to their new La Peineta stadium next season after 50 years at the Calderon.

And after two defeats in three games, Gabi believes victory is necessary to get back in the title hunt.

"That it is the last derby at the Calderon in La Liga makes it all the more exciting and special," he added.

"If we win we are in the fight once more."

Griezmann returned from international duty with France with a severely bruised left foot, but has trained this week and is expected to start.

Real are even more ravaged by injury with Toni Kroos, Casemiro and Alvaro Morata definitely sidelined.

Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric (R) and Real Madrid's Welsh forward Gareth Bale attend a training session at Valdebebas Sport City in Madrid on November 5, 2016 (AFP/File)