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Publicado: Lun, 28 Nov 2016, 23:57LISBON, Portugal -- For Atletico Madrid, the only thing in the way of the greatest season in the clubs 111-year history is crosstown archrival Real Madrid. Los Angeles Dodgers Corey Seager Jersey . The Spanish rivals make up the first intracity Champions League final in history, with the match to be played in Lisbon. Real Madrid is the competitions most successful club and bidding to end a 12-year wait for "La Decima" -- its 10th European Cup title. It recently had a 14-year unbeaten run against Atletico in all competitions come to an end last season, when Atletico won the Copa del Rey at Reals Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Here are five things to know about Saturdays match: INJURY WORRIES: Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to return from injury to play Saturday. Diego Costa is unlikely. Advantage, Real Madrid. Ronaldo has been burdened by leg injuries over the past two months but said Tuesday he would be available to play in his first Champions League final for Madrid. Costa has also endured leg setbacks and, after hobbling off against Barcelona on Saturday, sought treatment from a specialist in Belgrade using horse placenta. Ronaldos return will bolster Madrids already potent attack with Gareth Bale set to start. But striker Karim Benzema appears to be doubtful with a hamstring injury. Madrid centre back Pepe is also a game-time decision. ALONSOS REPLACEMENT: Xabi Alonsos absence deals an important blow to Madrids midfield. The Spain international has been one of Madrid coach Carlo Ancelottis most important players this season, but a yellow card in the semifinal win over Bayern Munich has left him suspended. Either Sami Khedira, Asier Illarramendi or Casamiro is likely to fill the void and take responsibility for opening up Madrids attack and breaking up Atleticos buildups. Illaramendi is the natural successor to Alonso, but he has had a nervy debut season at Madrid. "It will be a very equal match and I imagine the midfield will be determinant in setting up play," Atletico coach Diego Simeone said. VILLA EXPERIENCE: Not only will David Villas goal-scoring prowess make up for Diego Costas absence, but the Spain strikers experience should prove invaluable to an Atletico team short of Champions League experience. Villa is the only regular in the squad who has played in a Champions League final before, scoring in Barcelonas 3-1 triumph over Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in 2011. Costas absence could also bolster Villas hopes of playing for Spain at the World Cup. Madrid can count on more experience as Cristiano Ronaldo won the title while at Manchester United and goalkeeper Iker Casillas was part of Madrids winning teams in 2000 and 02. Madrid can also draw on the experience of assistant coach Zinedine Zidane, who scored an iconic goal in Madrids 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen in its last Champions League final appearance. PAISLEYS RECORD: Carlo Ancelotti has been able to get Real Madrid where Jose Mourinho never could, and now the Italian coach is one win away from matching Bob Paisley with his third European Cup. Ancelotti, who also won two European Cups as a player, secured the Champions League at AC Milan in 2003 and 07, leaving him on the verge of matching the former Liverpool managers record number of titles. "Theres no pressure on me, just the joy of living this moment of happiness," Ancelotti said. "A lot of (teams) have to watch this game in front of the TV and were lucky to be able to play it. Ive watched this game on TV a lot of times and I didnt enjoy it." Diego Simeone could become just the third non-European coach to win the trophy. The only other two were also Argentine -- Real Madrids Luis Carniglia in 1958 and 59 and Helenio Herrera of Inter Milan in 1964 and 65. DERBY TIME: Saturdays match represents the most important Madrid derby after 194 league and Spanish Cup games. Madrid has the advantage with 102 victories to Atleticos 46. Atletico only ended a 14-year winless run against Madrid in all competitions last season when it won the Copa del Rey at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Atletico has won and drawn the two league encounters since, while Madrid easily won a pair of Copa del Rey matches against Atletico en route to the domestic cup title. The pair have met in the European Cup once before -- in 1959, when Madrid needed a replay to emerge victorious. After the two legs finished 2-2, Madrid won 2-1 in Zaragoza to reach the final. But in one-game cup finals, Atletico -- which can become the seventh team to finish the competition undefeated -- leads the series 4-1. 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The 27-year-old forward has informed the Leafs that he will be unable to play in Monday nights home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. http://www.baseballgreet.com/Toronto-Blue-Jays-Marco-Estrada-Jersey/ . - A week after a late-game debacle on defence, the Pittsburgh Steelers showed they can finish.Leeds are expected to be without midfielder Pablo Hernandez for their home game against Sky Bet Championship leaders Newcastle, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 1pm on Sunday. Hernandez sustained a minor hamstring strain in the win at Norwich before the international break and is rated doubtful. Leeds vs Newcastle November 20, 2016, 1:00pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass But winger Stuart Dallas is hoping to return to contention. The Northern Ireland international has been sidelined since early October with a calf injury. Eunan OKane has been nursing a groin problem but will be available, while fellow midfielder Liam Bridcutt (foot) is edging closer to a return to action having been out since mid-September.Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez will be able to welcome back Scotland winger Matt Ritchie from suspension as he goes in search of a ninth successive win in all competitions. Pablo Hernandez: Set to miss out Ritchie sat out the 2-1 home win over Cardiff last time out courtesy of a one-match ban after reaching five bookings for the campaign.He could be joined too by midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, who is available after denying a Football Association misconduct charge and requesting a personal hearing. Highlights of Newcastles 2-1 home win over Cardiff on November 5 Dwight Gayle was an unused substitute for the Cardiff game after shaking off a hamstring problem, while fellow striker Daryl Murphy missed out on international duty with the Republic of Ireland as he continued his recovery from a calf injury, but winger Rolando Aarons is likely to be absent for the rest of thhe season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in training. St. Louis Cardinals Jedd Gyorko Jersey. Gayle, Mitrovic or both? Should Newcastle start with Dwight Gayle, Aleksandar Mitrovic or both at Leeds? Opta statsLeeds havent beaten Newcastle at Elland Road in a league game since September 1999 in a Premier League fixture, losing three and drawing one since. Dwight Gayle celebrates scoring his third and Newcastles fourth goal of the game The Magpies have won seven of their last nine games against Leeds in all competitions (D1 L1), most recently a 2-0 win in the League Cup third round in September 2013 at St. James Park.Newcastle United have converted 13.8% of their total shots into goals this season in the Championship; a higher ratio than any other team. Highlights of Leeds 3-2 win at Norwich a fortnight ago Chris Wood has scored in six of his last seven appearances at Elland Road in all competitions. The Magpies have won 37 points after 16 games this season; their best start to a campaign since accruing 39 points in 1995/96.Only Brighton (26) and Newcastle (25) have picked up more points in the last 10 games than Leeds (22). How good are Newcastle? Newcastle living up to their billing at the top of the Championship... Pruttons predictionThis is a score draw for me. If Newcastle had played this fixture six or seven weeks ago, it would have been a straightforward win, but theres a real doggedness and determination about Leeds at the moment and they have a nice bit of quality. If they play, I think both Chris Wood and Dwight Gayle can see it as a great opportunity to get on the scoresheet. PRUTTON PREDICTS: 2-2 (Sky Bet odds 14/1) NFL Jerseys China ' ' '
